Isbn: 9781331069072 - the measures of the poets: a new system of english prosody (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is a unique study of English verse, assisting both scholars and poetry enthusiasts in unlocking the beauty and music of English verse through a comprehensive examination of its metrical framework. The traditional system of prosody, which has been employed for centuries but is fraught with misconceptions and limitations, is thoroughly examined and replaced with a groundbreaking system based on the trochaic base. This innovative approach reveals the natural evolution of verse and clarifies its distinctive features. The author, through decades of experience teaching and applying these principles, has found them to be universally applicable to English verse without exception. The insights provided in this book challenge long-held beliefs about English prosody, offering a fresh perspective that will revolutionize the study and appreciation of poetry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…