Milton's Prosody

Milton's Prosody: An Examination of the Rules of the Blank Verse in Milton's Later Poems (1894) is a book written by Robert Bridges. The book examines the prosody, or the study of poetic meter and rhythm, of John Milton's later poems, specifically his use of blank verse. Bridges analyzes the rules that Milton followed in his use of this form of poetry, including the use of stress and syllable patterns, as well as the use of enjambment and caesura. The book serves as a detailed analysis of Milton's poetic techniques, providing insights into the structure and meaning of his later poems. It is a valuable resource for scholars and students of English literature, as well as anyone interested in the art of 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.