A Companion to French Verse: With Poems for Recitation (1903) by Henry John Chaytor is a comprehensive guide to French poetry, designed for students and enthusiasts of the language. The book includes an extensive selection of poems from some of the most celebrated French poets of the time, including Victor Hugo, Charles Baudelaire, and Paul Verlaine. Each poem is accompanied by a detailed analysis of its themes, structure, and language, as well as notes on pronunciation and vocabulary. The book also includes a section on French prosody, with explanations of the different types of verse and how they are constructed. In addition, there are exercises and suggestions for recitation, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their French language skills. Overall, A Companion to French Verse is a must-read for anyone interested in French poetry and literature.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.