Lyric poetry

Definition

John Anthony Cuddon in his book Dictionary of Literary Terms and Literary Theory speaks of lyric poetry as "usually fairly short, not often longer than fifty or sixty lines, and often only between a dozen and thirty lines; and it usually expresses the feelings and thoughts of a single speaker (not necessarily the poet herself) in a personal and subjective fashion. The range and variety of lyric verse is immense, and lyric poetry, which is to be found in most literatures, comprises the bulk of all poetry." (Cuddon 412).

Encyclopædia Britannica defines lyric poetry as "a verse or poem that is, or supposedly is, susceptible of being sung to the accompaniment of a musical instrument (in ancient times, usually a lyre) or that expresses intense personal emotion in a manner suggestive of a song. Lyric poetry expresses the thoughts and feelings of the poet."
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In my own words I would say it It often uses vivid imagery, musical language, and a first-person perspective to convey the poet's inner experiences and reflections. Unlike narrative poetry, which tells a story, lyric poetry focuses on capturing a specific mood, moment, or sentiment.