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A Study In English Metrics (1918)

A Study In English Metrics (1918)

Crapsey, Adelaide

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Fiction AnthologiesPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1164551221
ISBN13: 9781164551225
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Study in English Metrics is a book written by Adelaide Crapsey and published in 1918. It is a comprehensive guide to the study of English poetry metrics, covering topics such as syllables, feet, rhythm, and meter. The book is aimed at students of English literature and poetry, as well as anyone interested in learning more about the technical aspects of poetry. Crapsey provides numerous examples of different types of meters and poetic forms, including sonnets, ballads, and free verse. She also discusses the historical development of English poetry metrics, from the earliest Anglo-Saxon verse to the modernist experiments of the early 20th century. Throughout the book, Crapsey emphasizes the importance of understanding the technical aspects of poetry in order to appreciate its beauty and meaning. A Study in English Metrics is a valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of English poetry and its underlying structures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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