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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book elucidates a profound examination of English metrics with an exclusive focus on the native metrical forms of Old English poetry. The author initiates the journey by expounding on the significance of studying English metrics, which aids in deciphering the older pronunciation of words and grammatical terminations. This book is also indispensable for comprehending the aesthetic aspects of English literature. The author underscores the importance of rhythm in distinguishing poetry from prose, highlighting that the rhythmic form in poetry is dictated by predetermined and recurring rhythmic patterns. The book extensively discusses various kinds of poetic rhythm, dividing them into Plastic and Rhythmic. Plastic arts, namely sculpture, architecture, and painting, are characterized by relations of time and unchanging objects or actions. Rhythmic arts, on the other hand, incorporate dancing, music, and poetry, with a common foundation in succession of audible sounds, whether inarticulate (as in music) or articulate (as in poetry). Among the Teutonic nations, Old English poetry is unique, employing the principle of stress or accent. The author delves into the concepts of accent and stress, explaining that in Teutonic languages, the accent typically falls on the root syllable and that there are four degrees of accent in polysyllabic words: chief accent, subsidiary accent, absence of accent, and mute degree. This book meticulously examines these degrees of accent through the lens of examples and German cognates. Moving on, the author discusses the role of rhyme in modern European poetry, highlighting its twofold purpose: ornamentation and the connection of lines into stanzas. End or full rhyme, vocalic assonance, and alliteration are explained as different types of rhyme. Alliteration, particularly, is examined in detail, being a characteristic of Teutonic poetry, and the author explains that alliteration can occur between vowels, consonants, or both. This book provides an in-depth analysis of the alliterative verse in Old English, shedding light on its development and the rules governing its structure, with ample examples. The author concludes by emphasizing the significance of alliteration in the broader context of Teutonic poetry, showcasing its endurance in Old English beyond its decline in Old High German. The insights offered in this book are invaluable for scholars and enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive understanding of the metrical intricacies of Old English poetry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781527783799_0
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