A Schipper, J. (Jakob) 1842-1915 creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A History of English Versification" by J. Schipper is a scholarly publication written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the rhythmic and structural characteristics of English poetry, tracing its development and the principles governing its versification over time. It serves as a comprehensive exploration of metre, rhyme, and stanza arrangement in English literature. The opening of the text sets the stage for a detailed examination of the science of English metre, emphasizing its significance in understanding both the historical evolution of the language and the aesthetics of poetry. Schipper elucidates the foundational concepts of verse structure, including the distinction between prose and poetry, and the rhythmic elements that constitute poetic form. He discusses the importance of accent, the nature of syllables, and the formal characteristics that define various types of verse, laying the groundwork for a thorough analysis that will follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-07-29 Produced by KD Weeks, Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified English poetry -- History and criticism English language -- Versification PE Original publication data not identified 10020725 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43352 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43352 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134008.0 43352