The Quantitative Reading Of Latin Poetry (1899)

""The Quantitative Reading of Latin Poetry"" by Charles Edwin Bennett is a scholarly work that explores the principles of reading and analyzing Latin poetry according to its quantitative meter. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part providing an overview of the basic principles of Latin meter and the second part focusing on the application of these principles to specific poems. Throughout the book, Bennett emphasizes the importance of understanding the quantitative meter of Latin poetry in order to fully appreciate its beauty and meaning. He provides detailed explanations of the different types of meter used in Latin poetry, including dactylic hexameter and elegiac couplets, and offers numerous examples to illustrate his points. In addition to discussing the technical aspects of Latin meter, Bennett also explores the historical and cultural context of Latin poetry, highlighting the ways in which meter and language were used to convey meaning and emotion. He draws on examples from a wide range of Latin poets, including Virgil, Ovid, Horace, and Catullus, to demonstrate the richness and diversity of Latin poetry. Overall, ""The Quantitative Reading of Latin Poetry"" is a comprehensive and insightful guide to the study of Latin poetry, offering readers a deeper understanding of the artistry and complexity of this ancient literary tradition.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.