<p>Throughout this century there has been a curious gap in Shakespearian scholarship, and yet the scholars and actors and directors have not seemed to give it particular notice. There was Abbott's "A Shakespearean Grammar" of 1869-70, and at the turn of the century there were still some scholars who felt its treatment of the rhythm of the Bard's poetry was acceptable, but the number of such scholars has dwindled to very near zero. There were some relevant works in German, and one large prosodic work with a good chapter on Shakespeare was translated to English early in this century.<br><br>What has been needed is a reasonably brief, comprehensive treatment easily accessible to the actor and to the reading public. Here, finally, is a work which is complete in its analysis together with the supporting rationale and criticism of opposing theories. For the first time, for instance, one can find an examination of the short line and its conventions. Along with the study of the rhythm is discussion of the language and the texts in their historical perspectives, making the book a thorough introduction to Shakespeare for the student and actor.</p>

Shakespeare Sounded Soundly

Literature & Fiction

Delbert Spain

History & Criticism

Players Press

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