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A Manual Of Greek Prosody (1843)

A Manual Of Greek Prosody (1843)

Mercier, Lewis Page

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ISBN10: 1437459781
ISBN13: 9781437459784
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Jan 13 2009
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Manual of Greek Prosody, written by Lewis Page Mercier and published in 1843, is a comprehensive guide to the principles and rules of Greek poetry. The book is intended for students of Greek literature and language, and provides a detailed analysis of the various meters and rhythms used in Greek verse. The author begins by explaining the basic concepts of Greek prosody, including syllables, feet, and verse. He then goes on to discuss the different types of meters used in Greek poetry, such as the dactylic hexameter, the elegiac couplet, and the iambic trimeter. Each meter is explained in detail, with examples of its use in famous Greek works, such as the Iliad and the Odyssey. The book also includes a section on the pronunciation of Greek, as well as a glossary of terms used in Greek prosody. Overall, A Manual of Greek Prosody is an essential resource for anyone studying Greek literature or interested in the mechanics of Greek poetry.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.

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