Lyra Hellenica: Or Translations Of Passages From British Poets Into Various Kinds Of Greek Verse (1852) is a book written by Edward Rupert Humphreys. The book is a collection of translations of passages from British poets into various kinds of Greek verse. The translations are done in a variety of styles, including epic, lyric, and elegiac. The book includes translations from poets such as Shakespeare, Milton, and Wordsworth. The translations are accompanied by notes and explanations of the Greek words and phrases used. The book is intended for students of Greek literature and poetry, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of British and Greek 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.
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