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<p><b>Discover the power of Greek lyric with essays from some of the foremost scholars in the field today </b></p> <p>Recent decades have seen a strong resurgence of interest in Greek lyric, resulting in this topic becoming one of the most dynamic areas of Classical scholarship. In <i>A Companion to Greek Lyric</i>, renowned Classical scholar Laura Swift delivers a collection of essays by international experts and emerging voices that offers up-to-date approaches on the methodology, contexts, and reception of Greek lyric from the archaic to the Hellenistic period. </p> <p>This edited volume includes detailed analyses of the poets themselves, as well as a reflection of the current state of play in the study of Greek lyric. It showcases the scope and range of approaches to be found in scholarly work in the field.  </p> <p>Newcomers to the subject will benefit from the range of contextual and technical information included that allows for a more effective engagement with the lyric poets. Readers will also enjoy:  </p> <ul> <li>Guidance on working with texts that are mainly preserved as fragments </li> <li>A selection of ways in which lyric poetry has influenced and inspired writers from Rome to the modern era </li> <li>Recommendations for further reading that offer a starting point for how to follow up on a particular topic  </li> </ul> <p>Perfect for undergraduate and master’s students taking courses on Greek lyric or survey courses on classical literature, <i>A Companion to Greek Lyric</i> also belongs in the libraries of students of English or Comparative Literature seeking an authoritative resource for Greek lyric. </p>