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English Verse
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Literary CriticismPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025638454
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 614
Weight: 1.87
Height: 1.24 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
English Verse is an authoritative and scholarly examination of the historical development and structural nuances of English poetry. Compiled and edited by the distinguished scholar Eleanor Prescott Hammond, Ph.D., this work focuses on the evolution of poetic forms, meter, and linguistic style during a transformative era of literary history. Serving as both a critical anthology and a technical study, the text provides a detailed look at the transition of English versification, bridging the gap between major literary periods.
Hammond's meticulous research offers readers a profound understanding of the rhythmic and formal characteristics that define early English literature. Through her insightful commentary, the work explores how poets navigated the shifts in the English language to create lasting artistic expressions. This volume is an essential resource for students of prosody, medieval and Renaissance studies, and the broader history of the English language. English Verse remains a significant contribution to literary scholarship, emphasizing the historical and technical mastery of the poets who shaped the foundations of the English tradition.
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