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Practical Guide to English Versification
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General ReferenceWriting InstructionGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781023269360
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Practical Guide to English Versification by Tom Hood offers a comprehensive exploration of the art and science of English verse. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves Hood's insightful examination of rhyme, poetry, and song writing, making it an invaluable resource for students and enthusiasts alike.
Delving into the intricacies of versification, the book provides practical guidance alongside a compendious dictionary of rhymes. Hood expertly navigates classical measures, offering detailed comments on various forms of verse, including burlesque and comic verse, vers de société, and the art of crafting compelling songs. Whether you are a budding poet, a seasoned songwriter, or simply fascinated by the structure and beauty of language, this guide offers a timeless perspective on the fundamentals of English rhyme and poetic composition. Explore the techniques and traditions that have shaped English verse for generations in this accessible and informative volume.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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