Metre, Rhyme and Free Verse by G S Fraser

Metre, Rhyme and Free Verse by G S Fraser

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Metre, Rhyme and Free Verse by G S Fraser

First published in 1970, this work outlines the principles of English prosody in a way that will enable the reader to recognise and scan any piece of English verse. It illustrates the close relationship between English speech patterns and verse patterns, and the primary importance of the phenomenon of stress. It also discusses the suitability of various kinds of metrical pattern for various kinds of poetic effect.

This book will be of interest to those studying poetry and English literature.

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ISBN 13 9780416173000
ISBN 10 0416173004
Title Metre, Rhyme and Free Verse
Author G S Fraser
Series Critical Idiom S
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1970-07-09
Number of pages 96
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