A Brief Abstract Of A New English Prosody Based Upon The Laws Of English Rhythm (1914)

""A Brief Abstract of a New English Prosody Based Upon the Laws of English Rhythm"" is a book written by Mark Harvey Liddell in 1914. This book is a comprehensive guide to English prosody, which is the study of the structure and patterns of verse in poetry. Liddell's book provides a detailed overview of the principles and rules of English rhythm, including the use of stress, syllables, and meter in poetry. The author argues that English poetry should be based on the natural rhythms of the English language, rather than adhering to strict rules of meter and rhyme. The book also includes examples of English poetry that illustrate the principles of English prosody. Overall, ""A Brief Abstract of a New English Prosody Based Upon the Laws of English Rhythm"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of poetry and the English language.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.