| Author |
Schipper, J. (Jakob), 1842-1915 |
| LoC No. |
10020725
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| Uniform Title |
Grundriss der englischen Metrik. English
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| Title |
A History of English Versification
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"A History of English Versification" by J. Schipper is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rhythmic and structural characteristics of English poetry, tracing its development and the principles governing its versification over time. It serves as a comprehensive exploration of metre, rhyme, and stanza arrangement in English literature. The opening of the text sets the stage for a detailed examination of the science of English metre, emphasizing its significance in understanding both the historical evolution of the language and the aesthetics of poetry. Schipper elucidates the foundational concepts of verse structure, including the distinction between prose and poetry, and the rhythmic elements that constitute poetic form. He discusses the importance of accent, the nature of syllables, and the formal characteristics that define various types of verse, laying the groundwork for a thorough analysis that will follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PE: Language and Literatures: English
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| Subject |
English poetry -- History and criticism
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| Subject |
English language -- Versification
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43352 |
| Release Date |
Jul 29, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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