Poetic Metre And Form

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ISBN: 9781904263913
Title: Poetic Metre And Form
Author: WYNNE OCTAVIA

Can you tell an iamb from a trochee? An anapest from an amphibrach? Why do children always take such delight in dactylic tetrameter? Is a ballad the same as a ballade, and what is poetic rhythm? In this neat little book, Scottish poet Octavia Wynne examines the elements of poetry, from its various feet, metres and lines, through its patterns, stanzas and rhymes, right up to the poetic forms themselves, with ancient and modern examples from William Shakespeare to Dr.Seuss. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. \”Fascinating\” FINANCIAL TIMES. \”Beautiful\” LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. \”Rich and Artful\” THE LANCET. \”Genuinely mind-expanding\” FORTEAN TIMES. \”Excellent\” NEW SCIENTIST. \”Stunning\” NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

Format: Paperback
Publication date: 01/10/2015
Pages: 64
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