The Laws Of Verse

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.

• • Author: Johannes C. Andersen
• • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• • Publication Date: May 29, 2014
• • Number of Pages: 238 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Paperback
• • ISBN-10: 1107690978
• • ISBN-13: 9781107690974