A Complete System Of Latin Prosody (1847) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120113368)

""A Complete System of Latin Prosody"" is a comprehensive guide to the study of Latin poetry and its rhythmic structure. Written by Patrick S. Casserly and first published in 1847, this book provides a detailed analysis of the various meters and feet used in Latin poetry, as well as the rules for their proper use and pronunciation. The text is organized into chapters that cover the different types of meters, such as dactylic hexameter, elegiac couplets, and lyric meters. Each chapter includes examples of Latin poetry, along with detailed explanations of the meter and its variations. The book also includes a glossary of terms and a set of exercises for students to practice their knowledge of Latin prosody. This edition of ""A Complete System of Latin Prosody"" is a valuable resource for anyone studying Latin poetry or interested in the history of classical literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Patrick S. Casserly
ISBN-10: 1120113369
ISBN-13: 9781120113368
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2009
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d