A Manual Of Latin Prosody (1859)

By William Mitchell Ramsay and William Wardlaw Ramsay

Book Overview

A Manual of Latin Prosody is a comprehensive guide to the study of Latin poetry written by William Ramsay and originally published in 1859. The book is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the principles of Latin prosody, including the rules of meter, accentuation, and pronunciation. The author begins with an overview of the basic principles of Latin poetry, including the various types of meter and the use of accentuation to create rhythm and emphasis. He then goes on to provide detailed explanations of the different types of meter, including dactylic hexameter, elegiac couplets, and various forms of lyric poetry. Throughout the book, Ramsay provides numerous examples from classical Latin literature to illustrate the principles he is discussing. The book is intended for students of Latin poetry at all levels, from beginners to advanced scholars, and is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the study 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164037153
• ISBN13: 9781164037156
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"