Essay on the Lyric Poetry of the Ancients

<p>Explore the foundations of Western poetics with John Ogilvie's An Essay on the Lyric Poetry of the Ancients. This seminal work delves into the history and criticism of classical poetry examining its unique musicality and aesthetic principles. Ogilvie offers insights into the art of crafting lyric verse as practiced by the ancient Greeks and Romans providing a valuable resource for understanding the development of poetic form and expression. <p/>This meticulously prepared edition allows readers to engage with Ogilvie's exploration of ancient aesthetics. Discover the enduring power and influence of classical literature and trace the evolution of poetic techniques that continue to resonate today. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of poetry literary criticism and the timeless beauty of ancient verse.<br></p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>