Works and Days

Alicia Stallings’s new verse translation of Hesiod’s “Works and Days” brings one of ancient Greece’s foundational texts to life with vivid poetry. This classic work, celebrated for its tales of Pandora’s box and humanity’s decline from the Golden Age, also serves as a tribute to rural life and the virtues of hard work. Stallings’s translation captures the essence of Hesiod’s wisdom, making it accessible to a new generation of readers. Why You Should Read? Offers a fresh perspective on a classic text with award-winning translation. Explores timeless themes of work, morality, and the human condition. Celebrates the beauty and simplicity of rural life. Ideal for both newcomers to Greek poetry and seasoned classics enthusiasts.