Chapters On Alliterative Verse (1893)

Chapters On Alliterative Verse is a book written by John Lawrence and first published in 1893. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and development of alliterative verse, a form of poetry that was popular in medieval England. Lawrence discusses the origins of alliterative verse, its characteristics and techniques, and its influence on later forms of English poetry. He also includes examples of alliterative verse from various periods and authors, including the famous poem Beowulf. The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for students and scholars of English literature. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and evolution of English poetry.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.