The Poet and the PoemThe author summarizes his knowledge and lively opinions of the art, dealing with every aspect, from the moment of inspiration through the workshop labors, to publication and interpretation. |
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... usually have a fairly fixed pattern , or formula , in which lines of the same length are repeated in the same sequence , often reinforced by rhyme patterns . For example , the ballad stanza is usually a group of four lines , the first ...
... usually have a fairly fixed pattern , or formula , in which lines of the same length are repeated in the same sequence , often reinforced by rhyme patterns . For example , the ballad stanza is usually a group of four lines , the first ...
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... usually with one of several traditional rhyme schemes . Of course sonnets may be linked in which case they function something like stanzas . But usually sonnets complete poems in themselves , whether or not they are in a related series ...
... usually with one of several traditional rhyme schemes . Of course sonnets may be linked in which case they function something like stanzas . But usually sonnets complete poems in themselves , whether or not they are in a related series ...
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... usually solemn , usually about " nature " ( meaning outdoors ) , and be characterized by consistency of " moods . " All of these concepts - beauty , nature , mood — are limiting and somewhat vaporous . They have been the basis of good ...
... usually solemn , usually about " nature " ( meaning outdoors ) , and be characterized by consistency of " moods . " All of these concepts - beauty , nature , mood — are limiting and somewhat vaporous . They have been the basis of good ...
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an ear for poetry | 7 |
amateur tradesman professional | 17 |
enter the critic | 27 |
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