An Introduction To Latin Elegiac Verse Composition (1885)

By J.H. Lupton and Joseph Hirst Lupton

Book Overview

""An Introduction To Latin Elegiac Verse Composition"" is a book written by Joseph Hirst Lupton and first published in 1885. The book is a guide for students and scholars who want to learn how to write Latin elegiac verse. Elegiac verse is a form of poetry that consists of alternating lines of dactylic hexameter and pentameter. The book covers the basic principles of Latin grammar, syntax, and meter, and provides examples of elegiac verse from classical authors such as Ovid, Tibullus, and Propertius. It also includes exercises and practice passages for students to work on, as well as tips on how to improve their writing. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Latin poetry and the art of verse composition.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: 1104020270
• ISBN13: 9781104020279
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"