Publisher's Synopsis
A Primer of French Verse for Upper Forms is a comprehensive guide written by Frederic Spencer to help students of French poetry understand the intricacies of French verse. The book is designed for upper forms, meaning advanced students who have already studied French language and literature. It covers a range of topics, including the history of French poetry, the different forms of French verse, and the techniques used by French poets to create rhythm and rhyme. The book includes numerous examples of French poetry, with detailed explanations of the techniques used by the poets. It also includes exercises and practice passages to help students develop their own skills in reading and analyzing French verse. Overall, A Primer of French Verse for Upper Forms is an essential resource for anyone studying French poetry, whether for academic or personal reasons.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.