Excerpt from Greek and Roman Versification: With an Introduction on the Development of Ancient Versification
It is not easy in a handbook, which should be at once thoroughly scientific, brief, and generally intelligible, to satisfy all fair demands, not to mention the unfair. The task was all the harder because, although for a long time I have had a lively interest in the practical questions of classical philology as well as in the needs of the gymnasia, still on account of my position I have come but little into direct touch with these institutions, and so have been deprived of the equally inspiring and manifold impressions produced by daily immediate contact with youth. So much the more grateful ought I to be, that experienced teachers of different countries have assisted me with their advice. They were also, almost without exception, of the Opinion that I should treat in only a cursory way of the lyrical parts of the Greek tragedy.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the metrical forms used in ancient Greek and Roman poetry. The author begins by outlining the historical and cultural context in which these metrical forms developed, and goes on to discuss the specific techniques and conventions used by Greek and Roman poets to create rhythm and melody in their verse. The author explores various aspects such as verse-feet, caesura, and the structure of different types of verses, systems, and strophes. By examining the metrical artistry of ancient poets, this book offers a deeper understanding of their works and the rich literary traditions of classical antiquity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330535547_0
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