Melos: Ancient Greek Lyric Poetry in Theory and Practice

Although both sources are preserved in a severely fragmented state, there is sufficient material to
form viable conclusions.

Teachers and students in Classics or Ancient Greek, as well as students and researchers of lyric poetry in other languages, or comparative literature in general, will all find interest and benefit from this book. The work offers a useful vademecum for quick reference to these sources as well as an accessible textbook for discussions on the nature of lyric poetry. In tot...