Publisher's Synopsis
Pause: A Study Of Its Nature And Its Rhythmical Function In Verse, Especially Blank Verse is a book written by Ada Laura Fonda Snell and published in 1918. The book is a comprehensive study of pause, its nature, and its rhythmic function in verse, with a particular focus on blank verse. Snell explores the different types of pauses, their effects on the rhythm of verse, and their relationship with other elements of poetry such as meter and rhyme. She also delves into the historical and cultural significance of pause in poetry, tracing its evolution from ancient Greek and Latin verse to the works of Shakespeare and other English poets. The book is a valuable resource for students and scholars of poetry, as well as anyone interested in the art of writing and reading verse.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.
