Publisher's Synopsis
Progressive Exercises in Latin Elegiac Verse is a book written by Charles Granville Gepp and published in 1874. The book is a guide to learning and practicing the art of writing Latin elegiac verse, a poetic form that consists of alternating lines of dactylic hexameter and pentameter. The book is designed for students of Latin who are interested in improving their skills in writing elegiac verse. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the principles of Latin elegiac verse, including the rules for meter, rhyme, and structure. The second part consists of a series of exercises that gradually increase in difficulty, allowing students to practice and refine their skills in writing elegiac verse. Gepp's book is considered a valuable resource for students of Latin and for those interested in the history and evolution of Latin poetry. The exercises in the book are challenging but rewarding, and provide an excellent opportunity for students to develop their skills in writing Latin elegiac verse. Overall, Progressive Exercises in Latin Elegiac Verse is a comprehensive and well-written guide to this beautiful and complex poetic form.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.
