Modern Metrical Technique: As Illustrated By Ballad Meter, 1700-1920 (1922)

By George Rippey Stewart Jr. and Stewart George R.

Book Overview

Modern Metrical Technique: As Illustrated By Ballad Meter, 1700-1920 (1922) is a book written by George Rippey Stewart Jr. The book is a comprehensive guide to the use of ballad meter in modern poetry. It provides an in-depth analysis of the structure and mechanics of ballad meter, and how it has been used by poets from the 18th to the 20th century. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of ballad meter, including its history, structure, and variations. The second part of the book examines the use of ballad meter in poetry from the 18th century to the early 20th century, with a focus on the works of poets such as William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Robert Burns, and William Butler Yeats. Throughout the book, Stewart Jr. provides examples of ballad meter usage and provides detailed analysis of the techniques used by poets to create effective and powerful poetry. He also explores the relationship between ballad meter and other poetic forms, such as the sonnet and the ode. Overall, Modern Metrical Technique: As Illustrated By Ballad Meter, 1700-1920 (1922) is an essential resource for anyone interested in the mechanics of poetry, and in particular, the use of ballad meter in modern poetry. It is a valuable resource for students, scholars, and poets alike.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: 1120007259
• ISBN13: 9781120007254
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"