A First Book of Poetics

'A First Book of Poetics' by Martha Hale Shackford is a comprehensive guide designed for college students and advanced learners seeking a deep understanding of poetry. Originally published in 1906, this timeless work explores the fundamental principles of poetics, offering detailed analyses of various poetic forms, techniques, and styles. Shackford’s book serves as an invaluable resource for students and enthusiasts alike, providing clear explanations and practical exercises to enhance their appreciation and creation of verse. Delving into topics such as rhythm, meter, rhyme, and figurative language, this book encourages readers to engage critically with poetry and develop their skills in both reading and writing. 'A First Book of Poetics' remains a vital text for anyone interested in mastering the art and craft of poetry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.