Peter Gainsford, Early Greek Hexameter Poetry. Greece & Rome. New Surveys in the Classics. 43, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge 2015, 150 pages

Abstract

The text is a review of Peter Gainsford's book titled 'Early Greek Hexameter Poetry', which serves as a comprehensive introduction to archaic Greek hexameter poetry. The reviewer discusses the structure of the handbook, praising its methodological value, accessibility for students, and unique tools, such as the catalogue of metrical inscriptions. She also points out certain shortcomings of the publication, including the lack of conclusions in individual chapters and the unequal treatment of some of the discussed poems.