Practical English Prosody And Versification: Or Descriptions Of The Different Species Of English Verse (1816)

Practical English Prosody and Versification: Or Descriptions of the Different Species of English Verse is a book written by John Carey and originally published in 1816. The book is a comprehensive guide to the different forms of English poetry and their prosodic features. It provides a detailed analysis of the various types of English verse, including blank verse, heroic couplets, ballads, sonnets, and more. The book is divided into two parts: the first part deals with the general principles of English prosody, while the second part provides detailed descriptions of each type of verse. The first part of the book covers topics such as syllables, accents, feet, lines, and stanzas, and explains how these elements work together to create rhythm and meter in poetry. The second part of the book is a practical guide to the different species of English verse. Each chapter provides a detailed description of a specific type of verse, including its meter, rhyme scheme, and other prosodic features. The book also includes examples of each type of verse, taken from the works of famous English poets such as Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, and Wordsworth. Overall, Practical English Prosody and Versification is an essential guide for anyone interested in the mechanics of English poetry. It provides a comprehensive overview of the different forms of English verse, and offers practical advice on how to write poetry in each style. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it an ideal resource for students, scholars, and poets alike.With Exercises In Scanning And Versification.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.