Isaac Vossius's De poematum cantu et viribus rhythmi, 1673
On the Music of Poetry and Power of Rhythm
- 194 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The book offers a comprehensive English translation and commentary on Isaac Vossius's late seventeenth-century work, which explores the intersection of music and poetry within the context of Continental musical humanism. Notably published in England, it is dedicated to royalist Henry Bennett, Duke of Arlington, highlighting its historical significance. Dr. Peter Martens's edition provides valuable insights into Vossius's ideas and their relevance in the musical discourse of the time.
