A Companion to the Greek Lyric Poets
Biographical note
Douglas E. Gerber, Ph.D. (1959) in Greek, University of Toronto, is the W.S. Fox Professor and Chair of Classical Studies at the University of Western Ontario. He has published five books and numerous articles on the Greek lyric poets.
Readership
All those interested in Greek lyric poetry, from senior undergraduate students to specialists.
Reviews
'Gerber and MacLachlan append useful bibliographical lists to their sections and divisions...this is an effective refresher course in its subject. Robbin's review of Pindar is especially commendable.'
Religious Studies Review.
'...even the layperson can profit by the interesting and highly informative introductions to each of the volume's 4 main sections.'
American Reference Books Annual.
'…deserves a place on the reading lists of all students studying the subject.'
Ian Rutherford, The Classical Review, 2000.
Religious Studies Review.
'...even the layperson can profit by the interesting and highly informative introductions to each of the volume's 4 main sections.'
American Reference Books Annual.
'…deserves a place on the reading lists of all students studying the subject.'
Ian Rutherford, The Classical Review, 2000.
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