Study Versification by Brander Matthews (65 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No DJ. Blue cloth cover has worn edges. Writing on endpaper. Cracked after title page. Pages are bright and unmarked, intact binding.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston, New York, and Chicago. c1911 but with Chicago in the printing locations, it could be a 1912-13 and even as late at 1929 when the book was no longer printed as a textbook or educational impression. Hardcover. Book is tight, square, but does have considerable pencil and in underlining throughout. Book Condition: Good; paint splash on spine tail; light bumping to head, tail, and tips; F/O name and price of book on the front endpapers. No DJ. Blue cloth boards and spine with bright gilt lettering on the spine and front board. Inner hinges are sound and not split. 275 pp 8vo. This simple textbook for the poetry beginner is one of metrical rhetoric. Its aim is to explain to the inquirer the technic of verse-making and to show him how the poets have been able to achieve their effects. The main object of this book is to provide the student with an understanding of the mechanism of verse that he may have a richer appreciation of poetry. A clean presentable copy. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Boston, 1911; blue cloth covered boards; corners and spine edges scuffed; no dust jcket; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; notations and Previous owner's name on front end papers; interior is clean and unmarked; 275 pages.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Later. Very good plus. Hardcover is lightly rubbed at spine ends and corners, gold stamping on front cover and spine, cover and foredges lightly soiled.

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Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. In English.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. A tightly bound a fine unmarked first edition of the 1911 classic on poetry by Columbia University professor Brander Matthews.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. An unmarked clean copy of the classic on poetry and drams forms.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Matthews' study of versification is a classic text that examines the mechanics of poetic form. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in poetry and poetics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed examination of the structure of English verse, or prosody, focusing on how poets employ the elements of sound, rhythm, imagery, and form to create their works. The author argues that to truly appreciate poetry, readers must understand the technical elements the poet uses to elicit emotion and meaning. This book can be seen as a guide for casual readers of poetry who wish to enhance their appreciation of the art form, as well as aspiring poets seeking to refine their craft. The author believes that understanding the metrical techniques and patterns used by the masters will help readers appreciate both the beauty and complexity of this genre of literature. 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.…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Matthews' study of versification is a classic text that examines the mechanics of poetic form. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in poetry and poetics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…