Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter One. Basic Principles

Chapter Two. Quantitative Verse: Classical Latin

Chapter Three. Syllabic Verse: French

Chapter Four. Accentual Verse: Old English

Chapter Five. The Power of Music

Chapter Six. Implications for the Study of English Verse: Four Studies

Conclusion: A Note to Teachers of English

Appendix: Examples and Scansion of Common Verse Types

Glossary of Commonly Used Terms