Lyric

Short Note- Lyric

 

Lyric is a type of poetry marked by emotion, melody, imagination, and a unified effect. The term ‘Lyric’ originates from the Greek word ‘lyre’, which is an instrument used by the Grecians to play when reading a poem. A lyric poem is usually written

in the first person. There are several types of lyric used in poems such as Elegy, Ode, Sonnet, Dramatic Monologue etc. A strict definition of lyric is not possible. However, its distinguishing characteristics are emotion, subjectivity, melodiousness, imagination, description, and meditation. The Anglo-Saxon poem, Deor’s Lament is essentially a lyric in purpose.