Easy Exercises In Latin Elegiac Verse (1879)

By John Penrose

Book Overview

Easy Exercises In Latin Elegiac Verse is a book written by John Penrose and first published in 1879. The book is designed to teach beginners the art of writing Latin elegiac verse, which is a form of poetry that consists of alternating lines of dactylic hexameter and pentameter. The book includes exercises and examples of elegiac verse, as well as explanations of the rules and conventions of the form. The exercises are designed to gradually increase in difficulty, so that students can build their skills and confidence over time. The book is intended for students of Latin who have a basic understanding of the language, but who are new to writing poetry in Latin. Overall, Easy Exercises In Latin Elegiac Verse is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn the art of writing Latin 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: 1165408945
• ISBN13: 9781165408948
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"