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The Long and the Short of It: A Practical Guide to European Versification Systems
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posted on 2017-07-19, 00:00 authored by Joseph A. DaneStudents of English literature now rarely receive instruction in versification (theory or practice) at either the undergraduate or the graduate level.* The Long and the Short of It* is a clear, straightforward account of versification that also functions as an argument for a renewed attention to the formal qualities of verse and for a renewed awareness of the forms and traditions that have shaped the way we think about English verse. After an introduction and discussion of basic principles, Joseph A. Dane devotes a chapter to quantitative verse (Latin), syllabic or isosyllabic verse (French), and accentual verse (Old English/Germanic). In addition to basic versification systems, the book includes a chapter on musical forms, since verse was originally sung. Most serious studies of these systems in English have been designed for language students, and are not accessible to students of English literature or general readers. This book will enable the reader to scan verse in all three systems, and it will also provide a framework within which students can understand points of contention about particular verse forms. The guide includes a chapter addressed to teachers of English, an appendix with examples of verse types, and a glossary of commonly used terms.\u000a\u000a\u00A9 University of Notre Dame\u000a\u000aCopyright for most content is held by The University of Notre Dame. Reproduction of all or any portion of content constitutes a violation of copyright. You must obtain permission from The Copyright Clearance Center or The University of Notre Dame Press in order to reprint (or adapt) content.\u000a\u000ap: (574) 631-6346 \ e: undpress@nd\.edu \ website: copyright\.com
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The Long and the Short of ItDate Created
2016-03-15Date Modified
2017-07-19Language
- English
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9780268158323|9780268077686Extent
144 pagesLibrary Record
002555414Publisher
University of Notre Dame PressUsage metrics
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