Elements Of Greek Prosody (1831)

By Ernst Franz H. Spitzner

Book Overview

Elements of Greek Prosody is a book written by Ernst Franz H. Spitzner in 1831. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of Greek prosody, which is the study of the rhythm, meter, and sound patterns in Greek poetry. The author provides a detailed explanation of the different types of meters used in Greek poetry, including the dactylic hexameter, iambic trimeter, and trochaic tetrameter. The book also covers the rules of accentuation in Greek, as well as the use of elision and synizesis. Spitzner's work is considered to be a valuable resource for students of Greek literature and poetry, as well as for scholars of linguistics and philology. The book is written in English and is suitable for readers with a basic knowledge of Greek language and 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: 1165420600
• ISBN13: 9781165420605
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"