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The Long and the Short of It

- A Practical Guide to European Versification Systems

About The Long and the Short of It

Students of English literature rarely receive instruction in versification (theory or practice) at either the undergraduate or the graduate level. After an introduction and discussion of basic principles, this title includes a chapter to quantitative verse (Latin), syllabic or isosyllabic verse (French), and accentual verse (Old English/Germanic).

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780268026035
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 142
  • Published:
  • March 14, 2010
  • Dimensions:
  • 152x229x8 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 202 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 8, 2024

Description of The Long and the Short of It

Students of English literature rarely receive instruction in versification (theory or practice) at either the undergraduate or the graduate level. After an introduction and discussion of basic principles, this title includes a chapter to quantitative verse (Latin), syllabic or isosyllabic verse (French), and accentual verse (Old English/Germanic).

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