The Poet and the PoemA discussion of the poet's inherent attitudes, the more technical matters of verse writing, and the application of principles to actual practice. |
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... , and these set up counter - rhythms and emphases which employ - rather than surrender to the normal grain of the canvas . The first line is one of the most bizarre : TURN ing / and TURN / ing in / the 28 The Poet and the Poem.
... , and these set up counter - rhythms and emphases which employ - rather than surrender to the normal grain of the canvas . The first line is one of the most bizarre : TURN ing / and TURN / ing in / the 28 The Poet and the Poem.
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Judson Jerome. TURN ing / and TURN / ing in / the WID / en ing GYRE / I have provided a conventional analysis : the line consists of a trochee , iamb , pyrrhic , iamb and an anapest . ( An iambic line with only two iambs is not uncommon ...
Judson Jerome. TURN ing / and TURN / ing in / the WID / en ing GYRE / I have provided a conventional analysis : the line consists of a trochee , iamb , pyrrhic , iamb and an anapest . ( An iambic line with only two iambs is not uncommon ...
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... turn the switch . Faith about poetry comes more easily , though . Everyone and his maiden aunt turn the switch every day producing writing ranged irregularly down the page , and preparing any captive reader with the proud pre- face that ...
... turn the switch . Faith about poetry comes more easily , though . Everyone and his maiden aunt turn the switch every day producing writing ranged irregularly down the page , and preparing any captive reader with the proud pre- face that ...
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