Archilochus Summary

Archilochus (in a more exact transliteration, Arkhilokhos) lived during the mid seventh century B.C.E. (Before the Common Era) and is one of the earliest notable Greek poets after Homer. He composed m... Read more

In the following excerpt, Symonds provides a brief overview on Archilochus's life, reputation, and accomplishments. The Greeks displayed their æsthetic instinct in nothing more remark... Read more

In the following essay, originally delivered as a lecture in 1935, Bowra discusses the flute-song origins of the elegy and the significance of Archilochus's use of Homeric language in his verse... Read more

In the following essay, Taylor offers an imaginary autobiography of Archilochus, with emphasis on his philosophy. I On Paros, island of the gleaming rock, my eyes first caught the light of Helios. ... Read more

In the following excerpt, Will examines Archilochus's point-of-view, ideas, and critical reputation both in his own and in modern times. From Sense to Attitude Thus we believe that a certain... Read more

In the following essay, Burnett examines Archilochus's fables, particularly their element of anger that led to his reputation as the poet of abuse. The Parians who made a hero of Archilochus... Read more