This collection of poetry by the ancient Athenian poet Tyrtaeus celebrates the virtues of courage and valor. Adopted by the Republic of Lacedaemon to inspire their youth, these verses remind us of the power of poetry to inspire and uplift. With an introduction by the translator, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.