Elements Of English Versification

by James Wilson Bright and Raymond Durbin Miller

Book Overview

Elements of English Versification is a comprehensive guide to the principles of poetic composition in the English language. Written by James Wilson Bright, a professor of English at Johns Hopkins University, this book provides a detailed analysis of the various elements of verse, including rhythm, meter, rhyme, and stanza form. The book begins with an overview of the history of English poetry and the development of different poetic forms. It then...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162971282
• ISBN13: 9781162971285
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"