A History Of English Rhythms V1 (1838)

by Edwin Guest

Book Overview

A History of English Rhythms Volume 1, written by Edwin Guest and originally published in 1838, is a comprehensive study of the development of English poetry from its earliest origins to the 16th century. Guest examines the various forms and rhythms of English verse, tracing their evolution from the Old English alliterative tradition to the rhymed and metered poetry of the Middle Ages and Renaissance. He explores the influences of Latin and French...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436732921
• ISBN13: 9781436732925
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"