American Prosody

American Prosody is a book written by Gay Wilson Allen, which explores the history and development of prosody in American literature. The book is a part of the American Literature Series and provides a comprehensive analysis of the various techniques, styles, and structures used in American poetry from the colonial period to the present day. The book begins by examining the traditional forms of poetry, such as sonnets and ballads, and how they have been adapted and transformed by American poets. It then moves on to explore the various movements and styles that have emerged in American poetry, including Romanticism, Modernism, and the Beat Generation. Throughout the book, Allen provides detailed analysis of the works of major American poets, including Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, and Langston Hughes. He also discusses the influence of European poets on American prosody, and the ways in which American poets have responded to and adapted these influences. American Prosody is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American poetry, literature, or cultural history. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development of prosody in American literature, and offers insights into the ways in which poets have used language and form to express their ideas and emotions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.