Songs of Anacreon

Songs of Anacreon is a collection of works attributed to the Greek poet Anacreon, who lived in the 6th century BC. Anacreon became famous as a master of light lyrical poetry that celebrates love, wine, and the joy of life. His songs, full of grace and subtle humor, were popular in antiquity and have inspired poets for centuries.

Although many of the works from the so-called "Anacreontea" come from later periods, they share a characteristic tone and themes that hark back to Anacreon's original style. In Poland, the poet's works were translated by figures such as Adam Asnyk and Jan Kochanowski, ensuring that his timeless vision of an Epicurean life reached Polish readers.

This edition is based on volume V of Poezje Brunona hrabi Kicińskiego published in Warsaw in 1841.

BINDING

Handbound in half leather with a slipcase. The book features colored edges. It is composed using the LTC Bodoni typeface and printed on ribbed cotton paper (Century Laid) with a watermark.

ILLUSTRATIONS

The book is illustrated with engravings taken from Odes d'Anacréon, traduites en françois, avec le texte grec, la version latine, des notes critiques et deux dissertations by citoyen Gail, published by Pierre Didot in 1798.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Edition limited to 25 copies.

ORDER FULFILLMENT TIME

Books are shipped via courier within 14 days of payment confirmation.

This is the Polish language edition.