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Master Latin verse with a practical, classroom-tested path.
This one-volume course guides you through the four main kinds of Latin verse and shows how prosody shapes every line, helping you move from rules to confident writing.
Designed for American classrooms, this edition combines clear explanations with carefully chosen exercises. It pairs model examples with practical hints, making it easier to understand hexameter, elegiac, Sapphic and Adonic, and Alcaic verses. A full vocabulary is included to support you as you paraphrase and compose, saving time in a crowded curriculum.
The book emphasizes three years of study, with sections that explain the rules, provide targeted practice, and encourage the development of both thought and expression. It aims to deepen students’ appreciation of Latin and English masterpieces by showing how structured verse and rhythm work in practice.
- Step-by-step guidance on scansion and prosody for major Latin verse forms
- Model exercises at the start of each section to guide students
- Exercises that build accuracy, speed, and confidence in versification
- Comprehensive vocabulary to support paraphrase and composition
Ideal for readers beginning Latin versification and instructors seeking a classroom-ready resource.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed guide to composing Latin poetry. Beginning students will benefit from the step-by-step guidance on how to write hexameter, elegiac, sapphic, and alcaic verse. Not only does this book offer helpful guidance on this difficult subject, but it also provides the tools for students to create beautiful and polished Latin poetry. The influence of English poetry and its rhythms on this classic art form is also explored. The author strikes a fine balance between providing a thorough explanation of the technical aspects of the subject and offering helpful exercises for beginning and aspiring poets, whether or not they are proficient in Latin. The result is a book that makes the process of learning to write Latin poetry feel less daunting, which will be appreciated by Latin students and scholars. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330619629_0
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