The Science of English Verse

The Science of English Verse is a comprehensive book written by Sidney Lanier that delves into the technical aspects of poetry. The book explores the various elements of English verse, including meter, rhyme, rhythm, and sound. Lanier provides a detailed analysis of each of these elements and explains how they work together to create effective poetry.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of English verse. Some of the topics covered include the history of English verse, the different types of meter, the use of rhyme and alliteration, and the importance of sound in poetry.Throughout the book, Lanier provides numerous examples of English verse from a variety of poets, including Shakespeare, Milton, and Wordsworth. He uses these examples to illustrate his points and to show how different poets have used the various elements of English verse to create their works.Overall, The Science of English Verse is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the technical aspects of poetry. It provides a thorough analysis of the different elements of English verse and offers insights into how these elements can be used to create effective poetry.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.