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Cleanthes' Hymn to Zeus
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This book, the first complete monograph to be devoted to the Hymn to Zeus by the Stoic philosopher Cleanthes, contains a new critical text edition and English translation of the Hymn. Johan Thom analyses the composition, genre and function of the poem in depth, arguing that the Hymn should be considered a genuine prayer.
Title: Cleanthes' Hymn to Zeus
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This book, the first complete monograph to be devoted to the Hymn to Zeus by the Stoic philosopher Cleanthes, contains a new critical text edition and English translation of the Hymn.
Johan Thom analyses the composition, genre and function of the poem in depth, arguing that the Hymn should be considered a genuine prayer.
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