Capturing rhythm and sound significantly contributes to understanding and enjoying Latin texts. The Compendium on Latin Metrics presents all important aspects in a clear, teaching-friendly format. It addresses rhythm, sound, verse, and stanza construction with the overarching question of how Latin texts should be read. All major metrical forms are discussed with examples. The authors covered range from Catullus, Ovid, Virgil, and Horace to Propertius, Plautus, Terence, and Seneca the Tragic. There are exercises for pronunciation and metrical analysis, as well as guidelines for learning the most important metrical forms. Special emphasis is placed on suggestions that lead from analysis or learned verse patterns to active speaking and context-appropriate reading. The Compendium on Latin Metrics is an essential companion for any reading.