Sound, Sense, and Rhythm Listening to Greek and Latin Poetry |
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| Author:
| Edwards, Mark W. |
| Series title: | Martin Classical Lectures |
| ISBN: | 978-0-691-11784-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2004 |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $50.00 |
Book Description:
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Concerns the way we read - or rather, imagine we are listening to - ancient Greek and Latin poetry. This book shows how an understanding of the effects of word order and meter is vital for appreciating the meaning of classical poetry, composed for listening audiences.
Concerns the way we read - or rather, imagine we are listening to - ancient Greek and Latin poetry. This book shows how an understanding of the effects of word order and meter is vital for appreciating the meaning of classical poetry, composed for listening audiences.