This is a classic handbook of Latin verse composition, designed for use in elite British schools. It provides a systematic guide to the principles of poetic meter, rhyme, and style, with numerous exercises and examples. The book is suitable for both beginners and advanced students of Latin verse, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in classical literature and education. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.