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noun • the Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; much admired although only fragments of her poetry have been preserved (6th century BC) | ||||||||
| 31% | 7 | Greek poet known for his lyric poetry | ||||||
noun • Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; reputed inventor of Alcaic verse (611-580 BC) | ||||||||
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noun • a singer of popular ballads | ||||||||
Classical Lyric Poet
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1 | Classical lyric poem
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30 Jan 1998 | New York Times / 30 Jan 1998 |
2 | Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos | |
3 | Greek poet known for his lyric poetry | |
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