This book investigates the dominant linguistic trends and stylistic choices within English poetry during the 1640s. Josephine Miles, a noted scholar of American poetry and linguistics, draws upon her extensive research to analyze the primary language used by poets of this era, examining how specific vocabulary, syntax, and rhetorical devices shaped poetic expression. The work aims to provide a detailed linguistic profile of a pivotal decade in English literary history.

The Authority Perspective This work is recognized as a scholarly examination of a specific period in poetic history. Its focus on linguistic analysis suggests a text aimed at academics and students of literature. The detailed approach to language in poetry from the 1640s positions it as a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of English verse.