The Versification Of King Horn (1907)

By Henry Skinner 1870- West

Book Overview

The Versification of King Horn is a book written by Henry S. West and published in 1907. This book is a study of the Middle English poem King Horn, which is a romantic tale about a young prince named Horn who falls in love with a beautiful princess named Rymenhild. The book analyzes the poem's verse structure, meter, and rhyme scheme, examining the ways in which the poet uses language and rhythm to convey meaning and emotion. The author also provides an overview of the historical and cultural context in which the poem was written, exploring the influences that shaped its style and content. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of medieval literature, as well as anyone interested in the art of poetry and the history of English language and literature.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: 1163886076
• ISBN13: 9781163886076
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 110 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"