Prose Rhythm, Latin
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 23740206 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tom Keeline (Washington University in St. Louis, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-2 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-15 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | CHAPTER |
| Venue | The Encyclopedia of Ancient History (SOURCE_BOOK) |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/9781444338386.wbeah55260 |
| OpenAlex | W7119148308 |
| ISBN | 9781444338386 |
| Language | EN |
Classical Latin prose, like classical Latin poetry, had perceptible rhythms based on patterns of long and short syllables, called clausulae. Individual Latin authors had individual rhythmic preferences. Attention to these preferences can yield more sensitive close readings and sometimes help adjudicate questions about, for example, the attribution of doubtful works.
| Highly cited | No |
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