A Syntactic, Stylistic and Metrical Study of Prudentius (Classic Reprint): A Thesis Presented to the Board of University Studies of the Johns Hopkins ... of Doctor of Philosophy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Lease, Emory Bair

 
9781333921613: A Syntactic, Stylistic and Metrical Study of Prudentius (Classic Reprint): A Thesis Presented to the Board of University Studies of the Johns Hopkins ... of Doctor of Philosophy (Classic Reprint)

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Delve into the linguistic and poetic craft of Prudentius in this rigorous scholarly study. This thesis examines the Latin of Prudentius from a close, technical angle, focusing on syntax, morphology, and prosody to illuminate the poet’s style and metrics.

This edition presents a careful, methodology-driven analysis drawn from the Johns Hopkins University work. It catalogs forms, syntax, prosody, and the poet’s place in the Latin literary tradition, offering a detailed resource for serious students of late antique poetry.


  • Analysis of declension, conjugation, and verb forms for precise Latin usage

  • Structured treatment of simple, compound, and subordinate sentences

  • Exploration of prosody, meter, and rhythmic patterns in Prudentius

  • Discussion of Prudentius’ imitation of earlier poets and his unique stylistic traits



Ideal for readers of classical Latin, late antique poetry, and linguistic approaches to ancient texts.

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