Lyric

The term a lyrica TM has evolved been revised redefined and contested overthe centuries. In this fascinating introduction Scott Brewster traces the history ... » 

The term a lyrica TM has evolved been revised redefined and contested overthe centuries. In this fascinating introduction Scott Brewster traces the history of the term from its classical origins through the early modern Romantic and Victorian periods and up to the twentyfirst century demonstrates the influence of lyric on poetic practice literature music and other popular cultural forms uses three aspects the lyric a selfa TM love and desire and the relationship between lyric poetry and performance as focal points for further discussion not only charts the history of lyric theory and practice but reexamines assumptions about the lyric form in the context of recent theoretical accounts of poetic discourse.Offering clarity and structure to this often intense and emotive field Lyricoffers essential insights for students of literature performance music andcultural studies. «