A Series Of Progressive Exercises In Latin Elegiac Verse (1847)

By Edward Walford

Book Overview

""A Series of Progressive Exercises in Latin Elegiac Verse"" is a book written by Edward Walford and originally published in 1847. The book is designed to help students of Latin poetry improve their skills in composing elegiac verse, a form of poetry that was popular in ancient Rome. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of writing elegiac verse. The exercises start with simple examples and gradually increase in difficulty, allowing the student to build their skills over time. Walford provides detailed instructions and examples for each exercise, including rules for meter, rhyme, and syntax. He also includes notes on the historical context and literary conventions of elegiac verse, giving the reader a deeper understanding of the form. Overall, ""A Series of Progressive Exercises in Latin Elegiac Verse"" is a valuable resource for anyone studying Latin poetry, particularly those who wish to improve their skills in writing elegiac verse.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: 1436749115
• ISBN13: 9781436749114
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"