An Introduction To The Meters Of The Greek Tragedians (1821)

By James Burton Edward Burton, Edward Burton, James Burton

Book Overview

""An Introduction To The Meters Of The Greek Tragedians"" is a book written by Edward Burton and first published in 1821. The book is a comprehensive guide to the meters used in the plays of the ancient Greek tragedians, such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. The author provides a detailed analysis of the various meters used in Greek tragedy, including the iambic, trochaic, anapestic, and dactylic meters. The book also includes examples of these meters from the plays of the Greek tragedians, as well as explanations of their use and significance. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of ancient Greek tragedy, including students, scholars, and enthusiasts 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: 1165302578
• ISBN13: 9781165302574
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"