First Principles Of English Verse

By Pierce Butler

Book Overview

""First Principles of English Verse"" is a comprehensive guide to understanding the basic principles of English poetry. Written by Pierce Butler, the book covers a wide range of topics related to the structure and composition of English verse, including meter, rhyme, and rhythm. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of English poetry. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of English verse, while subsequent chapters delve into more specific topics such as accentual verse, syllabic verse, and free verse. Throughout the book, Butler provides numerous examples of different types of English poetry, and offers detailed explanations of the techniques and strategies used by poets to create effective verse. Whether you are a student of literature or simply a lover of poetry, ""First Principles of English Verse"" is an essential resource for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the art of English poetry.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162928204
• ISBN13: 9781162928203
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"