9781331762041 - An Introduction to Latin Lyric Verse Composition (Classic Reprint) de Lupton, J. H. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed introduction to the composition of Latin lyric verse. It contains an exploration of different metres seen in the works of Horace, the most famous Latin lyricist. The author begins by discussing rhythm and meter in an accessible way. Specific metrical forms examined include the Sapphic, Alcaic, Asclepiad, and the Pythiambic and Iambic System. Insight is provided into the significance, usage, and rules governing these poetic structures. The author also delves into the nuances of individual words in Horace's work. This book is an extensive resource for students and scholars with an interest in deepening their grasp of writing Latin lyrics and an understanding of the subtleties found in the works of Horace. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.