Publisher's Synopsis
The Songs of Alcaeus is a book written by James S. Easby-Smith in 1901. It is a memoir and text that includes literal and verse translations as well as notes. The book focuses on the works of Alcaeus, a Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos. The author provides an in-depth analysis of Alcaeus' poetry and the historical context in which it was written. The book also includes a biography of Alcaeus, covering his life and achievements. The literal and verse translations of Alcaeus' poems are included to help readers understand the original text. The notes provide further explanation and analysis of the poems. Overall, The Songs of Alcaeus is a comprehensive guide to the works of this influential poet.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.
