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100	1		_aSaintsbury, George, _d1845-1933
245	1	0	_aHistorical Manual of English Prosody
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2017
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2017-12-16
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Simon Gardner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"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.)
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653			_aEnglish language -- Versification
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56187
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