I re-read both of these over the weekend as part of my study of ancient Greece and Greek mythology. Not much to say except that I'm certain I could appreciate and understand them much more thoroughly now than I did the first time I read them perhaps 15-20 years ago. Knowledge and experience breeds understanding.
And although these probably weren't my favorite reads of all time, each book I read adds a layer of understanding of and appreciation for ancient Greek culture.
Lastly, I'll point out that the vast majority of Hesiod's advice in Works & Days still applies today. Some things never change.
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