The Metres Of The Greeks And Romans A Manual For Schools And Private Study

""The Metres of the Greeks and Romans: A Manual for Schools and Private Study"" by Eduard Munk is a comprehensive guide to the poetic meters used in ancient Greek and Roman literature. The book is primarily intended for students and scholars of classics, but it is also suitable for anyone interested in the technical aspects of poetry.The book begins with an overview of the history of Greek and Roman poetry, including the development of different poetic forms and the evolution of meter. It then provides a detailed analysis of the various meters used in Greek and Roman poetry, including dactylic hexameter, elegiac couplets, and iambic trimeter.Each meter is explained in detail, with examples from classical literature and exercises for students to practice. The book also includes a glossary of technical terms and a bibliography for further reading.Overall, ""The Metres of the Greeks and Romans"" is an essential resource for anyone studying ancient poetry or interested in the technical aspects of poetic meter. It is a clear and concise guide that is easy to understand, making it an ideal resource for students and scholars alike.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.