Title: The shapes of our singing
Subtitle: a guide to the metres and set forms of verse from around the world
First published: 2002
Description: "In The Shapes of Our Singing, Robin Skelton presents all the major and most of the minor verse forms from the poetic traditions of the entire world. Skelton gives a synopsis and list of rules for each form, and brings each form to life with an original poem, making this not only an invaluable resource but a moving testament to the poetic impulse.

Featuring over 300 verse forms, The Shapes of Our Singing is Robin Skelton's "magnum opus', the culmination of many years of research, study and creative effort."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects: Versification
LC classification: PN1031 .S68165 2002