English Verse: Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History

"English Verse: Specimens Illustrating its Principles and History" by Raymond MacDonald Alden is a carefully selected anthology of English poetry designed for academic study and published in the early 1900's This collection serves as a toolkit for understanding the evolution of English verse, particularly in university settings, exploring the historical development of English poetry. The book organizes itself around specific textual samples, with annotations and commentary aimed at improving understanding. The focus of the book explores the technical elements of versification, its historical contexts, and the problems of classifying it.