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Helps to the Reading of Classical Latin Poetry (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Leon Josiah Richardson

 
9781331751786: Helps to the Reading of Classical Latin Poetry (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book focuses on the art and style of reciting Latin poetry, arguing that this is the correct way to truly understand and enjoy it. The author contends that simply reading it, as is the current practice, results in a loss of beauty, richness, and depth. The volume begins with a discussion of rhythm as a key element of poetry, explaining that it is not a simple matter of stress and unstress but a complex interplay of several factors, including silence, pauses, stops, sound parallelism, and the connected or disconnected character of sounds. The author then discusses the various kinds of rhythm, the role of sound parallelism, and how ideas are conveyed through rhythm. The book is accessible and inviting to anyone interested in Latin poetry, whether they are students, scholars, or general readers.

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