Volume III. Greek Lyric Stesichorus, Ibycus, Simonides, and Others The most important poets writing in Greek in the 6th century B.C. came from Sicily and southern Italy. Stesichorus was called by ancient writers "most Homeric"--a recognition of his epic themes and noble style. Ibycus, too, wrote lyrical narratives on mythological themes, and composed erotic poems as well. Simonides was successful in various genres; his work includes victory odes, dirges, and dithyrambic poetry. All the extant verse of these poets is given here, along with the ancients' accounts of their lives and works. Also in this volume are ten contemporary poets, including Arion, Lasus, and Pratinas. Series No. 476 / 660 pages / ISBN 0-674-99525-2