Greek Lyric Poetry

This is a comprehensive literary commentary on many of the central pieces of Greek lyric poetry, including works by Alcman, Stesichorus, Sappho, Alcaeus, Ibycus, Anacreon, Simonides, Bacchylides, Pindar, Sophocles, and Euripides. Includes the Greek texts, which incorporate fresh work on the papyri, and introductions to each poet, which set the poetry in its historical and literary context.