Greek Lyric Poetry by M.L. West

Greek Lyric Poetry

M.L. West with M.L. West (Translator)

212 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction classics poetry challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

'You came, and I needed you,You cooled the fever of longing that racked my heart.'(Sappho)The Greek lyric, elegiac, and iambic poets of the two centuries from 650 to 450 BC — Archilochus and Alcman, Sappho and Mimnermus, Anacreon, Simonides, and m...

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Moods

funny 83%
challenging 33%
informative 33%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
lighthearted 16%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

N/A: 100%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 50% | No: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 100%

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