ISBN: 9780243564965 - de elegiae latinae compositione et forma (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

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

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

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a historical account of the evolution of the elegiac distich and pentameter, tracing their origins from Greek poetry and examining their development in Latin literature. The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the distich's structure, form, and composition, drawing upon the insights of ancient metricians and literary scholars. The book elucidates the unique characteristics and conventions of elegiac poetry, exploring its themes of love, loss, and mortality. By examining the works of major Roman elegists such as Tibullus, Propertius, and Ovid, the author sheds light on the genre's rich literary tradition and its enduring influence on Western literature. 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. …