Chapters on English Metre

by Joseph B (Joseph Bickersteth) 1 Mayor

In this illuminating study of English poetry, critic Joseph B. Mayor offers a detailed and insightful analysis of the principles of meter and rhyme that underlie some of the greatest works of literature in the English language. Drawing on examples from Shakespeare, Milton, and other classic poets, Mayor shows how the rhythms of poetry can shape, enhance, and enliven the emotional impact of language, and offers practical advice to aspiring writers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021990329
• ISBN13: 9781021990327
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"