This illustrated volume examines the various ways in which verse appeared in written form prior to the invention of printing in Europe. Nicolas Barker traces the history of verse from the very beginnings of written works, through the classical period and on into the Middle Ages. He examines writings in numerous ancient languages before exploring the development of verse in classical texts and medieval manuscripts.
- ISBN10 0712347801
- ISBN13 9780712347808
- Publish Date 1 January 1999
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 7 January 2005
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher British Library Publishing
- Imprint The British Library Publishing Division
- Format Paperback
- Pages 112
- Language English