The Laws of Verse

Originally published in 1928, this book presents an account regarding the formal qualities of poetry.

Johannes C. Andersen (Author)

9781107690974, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 29 May 2014

238 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.4 cm, 0.26 kg

Originally published in 1928, this book presents an account regarding the formal qualities of poetry. The text begins with a discussion of the fundamental nature of poetry, before moving into a more detailed analysis of metrical and stylistic techniques. Extensive quotation is used to back up all observations. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in poetic form and method.

Preface
1. Formal characteristics of poetry
2. The stress-unit
3. The verse-unit
4. The heroic couplet and blank verse
5. The stanza-unit
6. Poetry and music
7. Classification
Index.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]