Unlock the secrets of Old English poetry composition with this authoritative analysis. Hal Momma presents an imaginative approach, exploring the dynamic relationship between syntax and metre. This scholarly work challenges conventional views, introducing a new ‘prosodical’ syntax theory that redefines our understanding of Anglo-Saxon verse. Ideal for students of English literature and linguistics in India, this book offers profound insights into the structural foundations of early English poetry, making it a vital resource for academic study and literary appreciation.