This practical guide provides tips and techniques for composing Latin poetry, with a focus on the dactylic hexameter, the most common meter used in classical Latin verse. Christopher Rapier draws on his own experience as a Latin scholar and poet to provide clear explanations and examples of the rules and conventions of the form. Whether you are a student of Latin or simply an enthusiast of classical literature, An Introduction to the Composition of Latin Verse is sure to enrich your understanding of this timeless art form. 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.