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Lyric poem expresses poet's feelings and emotions in first person. Originated in ancient Greece with Sappho as first lyric poet. Hebrew Bible introduced lyrical psalms to English language
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Lyric poetry is personal rhythmic poetry expressing intense feelings. Term comes from ancient Greek lyre, originally meant for performance. Aristotle categorized poetry as lyrical, dramatic, or epic
Lyric poetry conveys powerful feelings through short verse with musical qualities. Unlike narrative poetry, it doesn't have to tell a story. Expresses emotions privately by a single speaker. Uses poetic devices like rhyme and meter to create song-like rhythm
Greek term ἐλεγείᾱ originally referred to any verse written in elegiac couplets. Latin elegy was often erotic or mythological in nature. Elegy remains ill-defined, used for various meanings including lament and monumentalizing