Works of lyric literature are timeless; they are elegiac; they are poetic. This course itself is meant to be a timeless journey through some of the best pieces of poetic literature within the lyric literary genre in Western literature. Together, we will explore the key motifs and themes in classic lyric literature spanning the period from the ancient world up to modern times. In this class, we will learn how to define a lyric piece of literature, learn how to identify key works of literature as lyric, and study the main themes present in lyric works of literature. Along the way we will see how gospel themes of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration can be seen in lyric literature ranging the ancient Greeks up to the present time. All of this will be studied with a view to seeing how the gospel of Jesus Christ has transformed and continues to transform literature, society, and culture.
