The Principles of English Metre by Egerton Smith Paperback Book
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The Principles of English Metre by Egerton Smith Paperback Book. It clarifies the rules governing classical and modern versification, making it a valuable tool for critical analysis and literary study. This work highlights the enduring importance of technical precision in the craft of writing and the enduring beauty of structured work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. The Principles of English Metre by Egerton Smith Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "The Principles of English Metre" is a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the rhythmic structures that define English poetry. Written by Egerton Smith, this foundational work delves into the intricate relationship between sound, stress, and meaning in verse. The text explores the technical aspects of prosody, providing a rigorous framework for understanding how poets use meter to create aesthetic effects and emotional addresses the complexities of scanning English verse, moving beyond simple foot-counting to consider the natural rhythms of the English language. He investigates the influence of time-measurement, accentuation, and phonetic patterns on poetic composition. By analyzing various forms-from the heroic couplet to blank verse-the author demonstrates the evolutionary development of English metrical for students of literature, linguists, and aspiring poets, "The Principles of English Metre" remains an essential resource for anyone seeking a deeper appreciation of the architecture of poetry. It clarifies the rules governing classical and modern versification, making it a valuable tool for critical analysis and literary study. This work highlights the enduring importance of technical precision in the craft of writing and the enduring beauty of structured work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025925491 ISBN-13 9781025925493 Title The Principles of English Metre Author Egerton Smith Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 348 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178590037; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
