Alcaeus

[ al-see-uhs ]

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noun

Alcaeus

/ ælˈsɪəs /

AlcaeusMGreekWRITING: poet 7th century bc , Greek lyric poet who wrote hymns, love songs, and political odes

That poetess, and her contemporary Alcaeus, divide the laurels of the pure Greek song of Dorian inspiration.

Among the Latins, Horace, in imitation of Alcaeus, made constant use of choriambic verse.

Horace had tuned his ear upon the lyres of Sappho and Alcaeus.

And the noble son of Alcaeus led them, rejoicing in his host.

Alcaeus, Anacreon, and Nonnus could not have sung as they did under the inspiration of spirit of turpentine.

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