Principia Latina, Part 3: An Introduction To Latin Poetry (1864)

By William Smith

Book Overview

Principia Latina, Part 3: An Introduction To Latin Poetry is a book written by William Smith and originally published in 1864. This book is designed to provide an introduction to Latin poetry for students who are already familiar with the basics of the Latin language. The book covers a range of topics related to Latin poetry, including the history of Latin poetry, the different types of Latin poetry, and the various techniques and styles used by Latin poets.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of Latin poetry. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of Latin poetry, from its earliest origins to the time of the Roman Empire. The second chapter explores the different types of Latin poetry, including epic, lyric, elegiac, and pastoral poetry. The third chapter discusses the various techniques and styles used by Latin poets, such as meter, rhyme, and alliteration.Throughout the book, Smith provides numerous examples of Latin poetry, along with translations and explanations of the meaning and significance of each poem. He also includes exercises and questions at the end of each chapter to help students test their understanding of the material.Overall, Principia Latina, Part 3: An Introduction To Latin Poetry is a comprehensive and informative guide to Latin poetry, suitable for students and scholars of all levels.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: 1120682312
• ISBN13: 9781120682314
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"