Lyric

The term 'lyric' has evolved, been revised, redefined and even contested over the centuries. This fascinating volume traces the history of the term from its classical origins through the early modern, Romantic and Victorian periods and up to the twentieth century. Offering clarity and structure to this often intense and emotive field, Scott Brewster uses as a focal point the three aspects of:- The lyric 'self'- Love and desire in the lyric, and- The relationship between lyric, poetry and performanceDemonstrating the influence of various definitions of lyric on poetic practice, literature, music and other popular cultural forms, this book offers essential insight for students of literature, performance, music and cultural studies.Brewster, Scott is the author of 'Lyric', published 2009 under ISBN 9780415319560 and ISBN 0415319560.