Lyra Hellenica: Or Translations Of Passages From British Poets Into Various Kinds Of Greek Verse (1852)

Lyra Hellenica: Or Translations Of Passages From British Poets Into Various Kinds Of Greek Verse (1852) is a book by Edward Rupert Humphreys that contains translations of passages from British poets into various kinds of Greek verse. The book is a unique and interesting collection of poetry that combines the rich literary traditions of both British and Greek cultures. The translations are done in a variety of Greek verse forms, including iambic, elegiac, and lyric, and cover a wide range of themes, from love and beauty to war and politics. The book is a testament to the author's skill as a translator and his deep knowledge of both British and Greek poetry. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of these two great literary traditions.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.