An Introduction To The Principal Greek Tragic And Comic Meters In Scansion, Structure, And Ictus (1829)

""An Introduction To The Principal Greek Tragic And Comic Meters: In Scansion, Structure, And Ictus"" is a book written by James Tate and originally published in 1829. This book is a guide to the various meters used in Greek tragedy and comedy, including the iambic, trochaic, anapestic, and dactylic meters. The book provides a detailed explanation of the scansion, structure, and ictus of each meter, as well as examples of how they are used in Greek literature. The author also includes a discussion of the historical context in which these meters were used, and how they evolved over time. This book is intended for students and scholars of Greek literature, as well as anyone interested in the history of meter in poetry. Overall, ""An Introduction To The Principal Greek Tragic And Comic Meters"" is a comprehensive and informative guide to the meters used in Greek literature, and an important resource for anyone studying this subject.With An Appendix On Syllabic Quality In Homer And Aristophanes.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.