An Objective Study of the Variation of Style of Versification in Milton's Blank Verse: A Thesis (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Richard McClanahan Keith

9780266892601: An Objective Study of the Variation of Style of Versification in Milton's Blank Verse: A Thesis (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266892604 ISBN 13: 9780266892601

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Unlock the mechanics behind Milton’s blank verse and what makes his rhythm so enduring.

This scholarly study analyzes Milton’s verse with careful, objective methods to reveal how his line length, pauses, and foot substitutions shape the sound of his poetry.

This edition surveys four major works and key passages, using a consistent framework to compare regularity, caesura placement, and the flow from line to line. It highlights how Milton’s handling of tension, rhythm, and paragraph length contributes to the book’s sweeping, epic feel, while noting variations across Comus, Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and Samson Agonistes. The study aims to illuminate the craft of Milton’s versification without relying on subjective judgments alone.

How Milton varies iambic pentameter through dissyllabic and trisyllabic substitutions
Patterns of end-stopped versus run-on lines and how overflow shapes the line
Ranges in caesural placement and the balance of pauses across passages
Differences in verse-paragraph lengths and the impact on epic versus dramatic blank verse

Ideal for readers who study Milton, poetry prosody, or the craft of classical blank verse, as well as students seeking concrete methods for analyzing verse across major works.

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