Meter and Modernity in English Verse, 1350-1650
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
The book explores the significance of alliterative meter, tetrameter, and pentameter in shaping literary history, challenging the conventional medieval-modern divide. Eric Weiskott's analysis reinterprets the metrical evolution of English literature from 1350 to 1650, offering fresh insights into how these forms influenced literary periodization and the broader trajectories of English literary development.
