The golden verses of Pythagoras

"The Golden Verses of Pythagoras" by Antoine Fabre d'Olivet is a philosophical exploration of the moral and spiritual teachings linked to the ancient philosopher Pythagoras, likely from the early 1800s. This text presents Fabre d'Olivet's interpretations and translations, with importance on the heart and structure of poetry and its connection to Pythagorean wisdom. The book starts with a foreword by the translator, Nayán Louise Redfield, considering Fabre d'Olivet's life as a scholar and his study of Pythagorean teachings. It highlights the importance of Pythagoras's "Golden Verses" as a guide for morality and discusses the symbolic nature of poetry, as understood by both Fabre d’Olivet and Plato; with the author wanting to discover what good poetry is and its spiritual meaning the text prepares readers for a closer look at philosophical ideas mixed with poetic expression, pointing out the search for wisdom through knowledge.