Metre, Rhyme and Free Verse

Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, Poetry History & Criticism
Cover of the book Metre, Rhyme and Free Verse by G. S. Fraser, Taylor and Francis
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Author: G. S. Fraser ISBN: 9781351631044
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: July 6, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: G. S. Fraser
ISBN: 9781351631044
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: July 6, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English
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First published in 1970, this work outlines the principles of English prosody in a way that will enable the reader to recognise and scan any piece of English verse. It illustrates the close relationship between English speech patterns and verse patterns, and the primary importance of the phenomenon of stress. It also discusses the suitability of various kinds of metrical pattern for various kinds of poetic effect.

This book will be of interest to those studying poetry and English literature.

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First published in 1970, this work outlines the principles of English prosody in a way that will enable the reader to recognise and scan any piece of English verse. It illustrates the close relationship between English speech patterns and verse patterns, and the primary importance of the phenomenon of stress. It also discusses the suitability of various kinds of metrical pattern for various kinds of poetic effect.

This book will be of interest to those studying poetry and English literature.

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