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Title: The Principles of English Versification
Note: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Principles of English Versification" by Paull F. Baum is a scholarly treatise on the study of English verse and its rhythmic qualities, likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the mechanics of versification, exploring both the art and science of rhythm in poetry. It discusses various aspects of rhythm, including its different forms—temporal, spatial, and the interaction of sound and meaning—which shape poetic expression. The opening of the work begins by addressing historical challenges in understanding English versification, particularly the influence of classical prosody, which has led to misconceptions and overly rigid structures in analyzing verse. Baum emphasizes the complexity inherent in rhythm, suggesting that it cannot be reduced to simplistic rules without losing the essence of poetic expression. He outlines how rhythm resonates throughout nature and how it manifests in language, ultimately setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the elements that compose verse, including rhythm, meter, and the interplay of sound characteristics in English poetry. The tone of the writing is analytical and reflective, aiming to equip readers with a framework for appreciating and critiquing English verse more effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baum, Paull F. (Paull Franklin), 1886-1964
EBook No.: 21342
Published: May 7, 2007
Downloads: 121
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Versification
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Principles of English Versification
Note: Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, LN Yaddanapudi and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Principles of English Versification" by Paull F. Baum is a scholarly treatise on the study of English verse and its rhythmic qualities, likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the mechanics of versification, exploring both the art and science of rhythm in poetry. It discusses various aspects of rhythm, including its different forms—temporal, spatial, and the interaction of sound and meaning—which shape poetic expression. The opening of the work begins by addressing historical challenges in understanding English versification, particularly the influence of classical prosody, which has led to misconceptions and overly rigid structures in analyzing verse. Baum emphasizes the complexity inherent in rhythm, suggesting that it cannot be reduced to simplistic rules without losing the essence of poetic expression. He outlines how rhythm resonates throughout nature and how it manifests in language, ultimately setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the elements that compose verse, including rhythm, meter, and the interplay of sound characteristics in English poetry. The tone of the writing is analytical and reflective, aiming to equip readers with a framework for appreciating and critiquing English verse more effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Baum, Paull F. (Paull Franklin), 1886-1964
EBook No.: 21342
Published: May 7, 2007
Downloads: 121
Language: English
Subject: English language -- Versification
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.