The Foreign Sources of Modern English Versification

by Charlton Miner Lewis

In this groundbreaking study, Charlton Miner Lewis traces the origins of modern English verse to the poetry of the ancient Greeks and Romans. He shows how the rhythms and structures of classical poetry were adopted and adapted by English poets over the centuries, leading to the rich and varied traditions of verse we know today. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of poetry.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102196493X
• ISBN13: 9781021964939
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"