This book is a linguistic analysis of the rhythm of the Germanic alliterative verse. The author analyzes the structure and function of the verse using linguistic and phonetic principles. The book provides a detailed account of the history and development of the Germanic verse form. This book is an essential read for scholars of Old English and Old Norse literature, as well as for those interested in the history of the Germanic languages.

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