The Foreign Sources Of Modern English Versification, With Especial Reference To The So-Called Iambic Lines Of Eight And Ten Syllables (1898)

By Charlton Miner Lewis

Book Overview

The book titled ""The Foreign Sources Of Modern English Versification, With Especial Reference To The So-Called Iambic Lines Of Eight And Ten Syllables"" was written by Charlton M. Lewis and was published in 1898. The book is focused on the study of the evolution of modern English versification and its foreign sources. The author explores the origins and development of the iambic lines of eight and ten syllables, which are commonly used in English poetry. The book provides a detailed analysis of the influence of foreign languages, such as French and Italian, on the development of English verse. The author also examines the works of prominent English poets, such as Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare, and Milton, and their contribution to the development of English versification. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature and linguistics who are interested in the history and evolution of English poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164003828
• ISBN13: 9781164003823
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"