Greek Melic Poets

By Herbert Weir Smyth

Book Overview

Greek Melic Poets is a book written by Herbert Weir Smyth that explores the works of ancient Greek poets who wrote melic poetry. Melic poetry is a type of lyric poetry that was popular in ancient Greece and was often set to music. The book includes translations of the works of famous melic poets such as Alcaeus, Sappho, and Pindar, as well as lesser-known poets like Ibycus and Stesichorus. Smyth provides historical context and analysis of each poet's work, as well as an overview of the development of melic poetry in ancient Greece. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Greek literature and poetry, as well as those studying the history of music and performance in ancient Greece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425496024
• ISBN13: 9781425496029
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 712 Pages
• Weight: 2.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"