Hermann's Elements of the Doctrine of Metres is a book written by German philologist, Hermann Gottfried, first published in 1830. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of metrics in ancient Greek and Latin poetry. It is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different aspect of metrics: the theory of metrics, the analysis of meters, and the application of metrics to literary criticism. The first part of the book covers the basic principles of metrics, including the different types of feet, syllables, and verse forms. The second part provides a detailed analysis of various meters used in ancient Greek and Latin poetry, including dactylic hexameter, elegiac couplets, and lyric meters. The third part of the book explores the application of metrics to literary criticism, discussing how metrics can be used to analyze the structure and meaning of poems. Hermann's Elements of the Doctrine of Metres is considered a seminal work in the field of classical studies and has been widely used as a textbook for students of ancient Greek and Latin poetry. It is known for its clear and concise explanations of complex concepts and for its thorough analysis of metrics in ancient poetry. The book remains a valuable resource for scholars and students of classical literature and 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.

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