The Evolution of Verse Structure in Old and Middle English Poetry

Author	: Geoffrey Russom
Publisher	: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages	: 337
Release	: 2017-04-07
ISBN-10	: 9781107148338
ISBN-13	: 1107148332
Rating	: 4/5 (38 Downloads)

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Download or read book The Evolution of Verse Structure in Old and Middle English Poetry written by Geoffrey Russom and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-04-07 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the evolution of traditional English verse structures from their Old and Middle origins to the Modern English period.

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