A Study of Versification

""A Study of Versification"" by Brander Matthews is a comprehensive guide to understanding the art of poetry writing. The book explores the various techniques and structures used by poets to create rhythm, meter, and rhyme in their work. Matthews provides detailed analysis of the different forms of poetry, including sonnets, ballads, and blank verse, and offers practical advice on how to use these forms effectively. The book also includes examples of famous poems and their corresponding analyses to illustrate the concepts discussed. With its clear and concise language, ""A Study of Versification"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the art of poetry and its many forms.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.

At the time of original publication in 1911, Brander Matthews was Professor of Dramatic Literature in Columbia University, and a Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.