A System Of Greek Prosody And Metre (1842)

A System of Greek Prosody and Metre is a comprehensive guide to the principles of Greek poetry written by Charles Anthon and originally published in 1842. The book covers the various meters and rhythms used in Greek verse, including the dactylic hexameter, iambic trimeter, and anapestic tetrameter. Anthon provides detailed explanations of the rules governing these meters, as well as examples from Greek literature to illustrate their use. He also discusses the history and development of Greek prosody, including the influence of other ancient cultures and the evolution of Greek poetry over time. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of Greek poetry and language, and remains a valuable reference work to this day.For The Use Of Schools And Colleges: Together With The Choral Scanning Of The Prometheus Vinctus Of Aeschylus, And The Ajax And Oedipus Tyrannus Of Sophocles. To Which Are Appended Remarks On Indo-Germanic Analogies.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.