Isbn: 9781330619629 - exercises in latin versification (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed guide to composing Latin poetry. Beginning students will benefit from the step-by-step guidance on how to write hexameter, elegiac, sapphic, and alcaic verse. Not only does this book offer helpful guidance on this difficult subject, but it also provides the tools for students to create beautiful and polished Latin poetry. The influence of English poetry and its rhythms on this classic art form is also explored. The author strikes a fine balance between providing a thorough explanation of the technical aspects of the subject and offering helpful exercises for beginning and aspiring poets, whether or not they are proficient in Latin. The result is a book that makes the process of learning to write Latin poetry feel less daunting, which will be appreciated by Latin students and scholars. 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.…