A First Latin Verse Book (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Master Latin verse with a clear, step-by-step guide and lots of hands-on practice. This nonfiction workbook teaches the basics of Latin prosody, from syllable length and quantity to scansion of hexameters and elegiac couplets, using practical exercises and historical examples.

The text offers structured lessons on quantity, final syllables, elision, and the combination of words, followed by progressively challenging exercises. It blends rules with plenty of marked examples, enabling focused, independent study and quick feedback.

• Clear rules for syllable length, diphthongs, and final syllables so you can scan lines confidently.


• Guided hexameter and pentameter practice, including both dactyls and spondees.


• Elision, combining words, and rhythm patterns explained with worked examples.


• A built-in vocabulary and exercises to reinforce pronunciation and reading.

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