Pentasyllabic Endings in the Latin Hexameter, by William Hardy Alexander, offers a detailed analysis of a specific feature of Latin verse, focusing particularly on the work of Lucretius. This study explores the construction and use of pentasyllabic endings in the Latin hexameter, providing valuable insights into the technical aspects of classical poetry.
Alexander's examination sheds light on the nuances of Latin prosody and the stylistic choices of one of its most important poets. This work remains relevant for scholars and students interested in classical literature, linguistics, and the art of poetry. It is a valuable resource for understanding the complexities and beauty of Latin verse.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Related Subjects
History