An Introduction To The Meters Of The Greek Tragedians (1821)

""An Introduction to the Meters of the Greek Tragedians"" is a book written by Edward Burton and first published in 1821. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the meters used in Greek tragedy, including the iambic, trochaic, anapestic, and dactylic meters. It also includes discussions on the use of choral odes and the structure of Greek tragedy. The book is aimed at scholars and students of Greek literature and provides a detailed analysis of the technical aspects of Greek poetry. The author, Edward Burton, was a classical scholar and professor at Oxford University, and his work has been highly regarded in the field of Greek literature. This book remains an essential reference for anyone interested in the study of Greek tragedy and the art 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.