Forms of Verse: British and American

by Sara deFord

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0390260002
• ISBN13: 9780390260000
• Release Date: January 1971
• Publisher: Appleton-Century-Crofts
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Precise and Replete with Invaluable Information

Forms of Verse should be considered the elementary test of all poetry resources, since it deals with every imaginable form of verse recognized within the tradition. This book spands the gap of history, providing a wealth of examples for the student of poetry to the professor and practioner. Harriss and DeFord invest a considerable effort into opening the world of poetic discourse to a general audience, and they should be congratulated for the depth of their erudition. This is an invaluable asset for anyone interested in a chronology of verse development. And doubtless, it should remain a standard of excellence for years to come.

Great For the Student of Poetry !!!

Nevermind that this book was published in 1972...This book ranks on the top of my "what is poetry" genre of books, followed closely by Western Wind. This book contains everything you need to know about poetry. I highly recommend it!