This edition collects the epigrams attributed to Epicurean philosopher and poet Philodemos of Gadara (c.110-40 BC). In addition to his life, use of meter, the epigrammatic tradition, and their place in the Greek Anthology - it considers the relationship between his philosophy and poetry.

"Will be both useful and provocative for scholars in a number of fields, ranging from philosophy to Augustan poetry. Sider illuminates not only the epigrams themselves, but a whole era in Greek and Roman literary history."--Nita Krevans, University of Minnesota "A major contribution to the field, of general interest and a must-read for students of ancient poetry (especially Hellenistic poetry, including Roman poetry), literary criticism, ancient philosophy (especially, but not exclusively, Epicureanism), and Roman history (especially of the late Republic). It would be very unlikely to be superseded within the next century."--Dirk Obbink, Christ Church, Oxford "Sider's comprehensive new edition of the Greek epigrams of Philodemos enables readers of varying expertise to understand better the part this poet and Epicurean philosopher played in the literary and intellectual ferment of the late Roman Republic.....[An] eminently useful book."--Religious Studies Review "Will be both useful and provocative for scholars in a number of fields, ranging from philosophy to Augustan poetry. Sider illuminates not only the epigrams themselves, but a whole era in Greek and Roman literary history."--Nita Krevans, University of Minnesota "A major contribution to the field, of general interest and a must-read for students of ancient poetry (especially Hellenistic poetry, including Roman poetry), literary criticism, ancient philosophy (especially, but not exclusively, Epicureanism), and Roman history (especially of the late Republic). It would be very unlikely to be superseded within the next century."--Dirk Obbink, Christ Church, Oxford "Undergraduates, graduate students, their teachers, and perhaps especially teachers of Catullus, Vergil, and Horace...will learn much from this learned, judicious presentation of an author who influenced all three Roman poets. To understand Philodemus, read Sider's edition."--Classical World "Sider has produced an admirable edition and commentary, and one that is likely to remain the standard text of Philodemus' epigrams for many decades....among its virtues is a clear and attractive prose style....[Those who] read it from cover to cover will remain engaged."--Bryn Mawr Classical Review