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Page 204
... rhythm of 127 is suggestive of the peaceful bearing of the god . The slow opening of 128 accords well with the thought . In 132 the dactylic rhythm indicates impatience . Note , too , the alliteration . In the next two lines the ...
... rhythm of 127 is suggestive of the peaceful bearing of the god . The slow opening of 128 accords well with the thought . In 132 the dactylic rhythm indicates impatience . Note , too , the alliteration . In the next two lines the ...
Page 249
... rhythm we have the spondaic fifth foot . Thus the tone of astonish- ment is emphasized , and in contrast we have a very light one succeed- ing . Surprise is also expressed in the striking couplet 625-6 , with its spondaic rhythm ...
... rhythm we have the spondaic fifth foot . Thus the tone of astonish- ment is emphasized , and in contrast we have a very light one succeed- ing . Surprise is also expressed in the striking couplet 625-6 , with its spondaic rhythm ...
Page 294
... rhythm in 455-7 . Andromache's misery ( note infelix and the spondaic rhythm of 455 ) is contrasted with the happiness of the olden days , when Astyanax was often taken in eager haste ( note trahebat and the dactylic rhythm of 457 ) to ...
... rhythm in 455-7 . Andromache's misery ( note infelix and the spondaic rhythm of 455 ) is contrasted with the happiness of the olden days , when Astyanax was often taken in eager haste ( note trahebat and the dactylic rhythm of 457 ) to ...
Contents
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | xi |
A Critical Study of the Aeneid | xxxii |
The Traditions and Character of Aeneas | xli |
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