Metre, Rhyme and Free Verse (Critical Idiom S.)

Fraser, G. S.

ISBN 10: 0416173004 / ISBN 13: 9780416173000

Published by Routledge, 1970

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Metre, Rhyme and Free Verse (Critical Idiom S.)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 1970
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0416173004
• ISBN 13: 9780416173000
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 50 grams

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Synopsis

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.