Saintsbury, George 1845-1933 creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Historical Manual of English Prosody" by George Saintsbury is a scholarly examination of the structure and evolution of English poetry, written in the early 20th century. This work serves as both a manual and a historical overview, aiming to clarify various systems of English prosody while making it accessible particularly to students in higher secondary schools and universities. It likely appeals to those with a keen interest in literary analysis, linguistics, and the historical context of English literature. The opening of the volume introduces the author's intent to provide a concise yet comprehensive guide that includes essential principles and practical examples of English prosody. Saintsbury discusses the lack of authoritative systems regarding English verse compared to classical prosody—highlighting the struggles between accentual and syllabic theories. He indicates that the study will not only detail the principles of prosody but will also include a historical overview and effective examples, setting a foundation for understanding the rhythmic nuances of English poetry throughout its development. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-12-16 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Simon Gardner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified English language -- Versification PE Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56187 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56187 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134308.0 56187