Greek lyric poetry from Alcman to Simonides.
Edition: 2d rev. ed.
Publisher: Clarendon Press
Published: 1961
Place of publication: Oxford
Language: eng; fre
Number of pages: 444
Subjects: Greek poetry -- History and criticism; Poets, Greek
Description: Deals in turn with the chief figures of Greek lyric poetry from the seventh to the sixth centuries, with a final chapter on Attic drinking-songs. The author has taken account of recent discoveries and discussions and attempts to give as full an account as possible of each poet. He relates them to their historical background, quotes and translates the important texts, and analyzes their special characteristics. The book is intended primarily for scholars but should be useful for anyone who is interested in this unique chapter of literary history, and it can be read with ease even by those who know no Greek.