A Syntactic, Stylistic and Metrical Study of Prudentius (Classic Reprint): A Thesis Presented to the Board of University Studies of the Johns Hopkins University for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy - Softcover
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Delve into the linguistic and poetic craft of Prudentius in this rigorous scholarly study. This thesis examines the Latin of Prudentius from a close, technical angle, focusing on syntax, morphology, and prosody to illuminate the poet’s style and metrics.
This edition presents a careful, methodology-driven analysis drawn from the Johns Hopkins University work. It catalogs forms, syntax, prosody, and the poet’s place in the Latin literary tradition, offering a detailed resource for serious students of late antique poetry.
- Analysis of declension, conjugation, and verb forms for precise Latin usage
- Structured treatment of simple, compound, and subordinate sentences
- Exploration of prosody, meter, and rhythmic patterns in Prudentius
- Discussion of Prudentius’ imitation of earlier poets and his unique stylistic traits
Ideal for readers of classical Latin, late antique poetry, and linguistic approaches to ancient texts.
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