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 total 559 testimonia are presented, together with discussion and relevant literature. In addition, there are two bibliographies, one of editions and translations of texts, the other of critical discussions.

About the Author

Dr Henderson is Emeritus Professor in Greek and Latin Studies in the Department of Languages, Culture and Applied Linguistics at the University of Johannesburg. He has published articles in academic journals and collective volumes locally and abroad, as well as six volumes of translations of Greek poetry into Afrikaans verse.