The Enkheiridion Of Hehfaistiown Concerning Metres And Poems (1843) - Paperback

by Hephaestion (Author), Thomas Foster Barham (Translator)

The Enkheiridion Of Hehfaistiown Concerning Metres And Poems is a book written by Hephaestion in 1843. It is a comprehensive guide to the art of writing poetry and understanding different meters. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of poetry. The first section discusses the different types of meters and provides examples of each. The second section covers the rules of scansion and how to analyze a poem's rhythm. The third section delves into the use of figurative language in poetry, including metaphors, similes, and personification. The fourth section explores the different genres of poetry, such as epic, lyric, and pastoral. The book concludes with a glossary of terms commonly used in poetry. Throughout the book, Hephaestion provides numerous examples of famous poets and their works to illustrate his points. The Enkheiridion Of Hehfaistiown Concerning Metres And Poems is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art of poetry and its various forms.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.