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Chapters On English Metre (1901)

Chapters On English Metre (1901)

Mayor, Joseph B.

Paperback

Literary CriticismLinguisticsWriting Instruction

ISBN10: 1163907081
ISBN13: 9781163907085
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 324
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Chapters on English Metre is a book written by Joseph B. Mayor and was first published in 1901. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of English poetry and its various forms of metre. The author provides detailed explanations of the different types of metre used in English poetry, including iambic, trochaic, anapestic, and dactylic metre. The book also covers the use of rhyme, rhythm, and other poetic devices.Mayor's work is aimed at students and scholars of English literature, as well as anyone interested in the study of poetry. The book is divided into fourteen chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of English metre. The chapters include discussions on syllables, feet, lines, stanzas, and the various forms of metre.Throughout the book, Mayor provides numerous examples of English poetry, from the works of Shakespeare and Milton to more modern poets such as Tennyson and Browning. The examples are used to illustrate the various forms of metre and to help readers understand the mechanics of English poetry.Chapters on English Metre is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of English poetry. It provides a clear and concise guide to the various forms of metre used in English poetry, and is an essential tool for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of this important literary form.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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