Charlton Miner Lewis
In this groundbreaking study, Charlton Miner Lewis traces the origins of modern English verse to the poetry of the ancient Greeks and Romans. He shows how the rhythms and structures of classical poetry were adopted and adapted by English poets over the centuries, leading to the rich and varied traditions of verse we know today. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of poetry.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.
