La Lirica Classica Greca in Sicilia E Nella Magna Grecia. Contributo Alla Storia Della Civilità Ellenica in Occidente

Umberto Mancuso's book 'La Lirica Classica Greca in Sicilia e nella Magna Grecia' explores the history of Greek choral lyric poetry focusing on poets like Stesicoro Ibico and Simonide. It discusses the influence of tradition dialect and mythology on the poets' works emphasizing freedom and originality in interpreting myths. The book highlights the close relationship between music and poetry in ancient Greek poetry shedding light on the evolution of Greek choral poetry within tradition. It also delves into the cultural and historical context of Sicily and Magna Graecia during the 6th and 5th centuries BC.