An Introduction To The Scientific Study Of English Poetry: Being Prolegomena To A Science Of English Prosody (1902)

""An Introduction To The Scientific Study Of English Poetry"" is a book written by Mark H. Liddell in 1902. The book serves as a prolegomena, or introductory discourse, to a science of English prosody. Liddell aims to provide a scientific approach to the study of English poetry, analyzing the structure and rhythm of verse in order to better understand its meaning and effects. He discusses the historical development of English prosody and provides examples of different types of verse, such as iambic pentameter and blank verse. The book also explores the relationship between poetry and music, as well as the use of rhyme and meter in verse. Overall, ""An Introduction To The Scientific Study Of English Poetry"" is a comprehensive guide for those interested in the technical aspects of English poetry and its analysis.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.