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... language which is different from that of ordinary speech . II POETIC RHYTHM OR METER The distinguishing mark of the poet's language is , as has been said , a matter of rhythm . Now rhythm exists wherever there is any language whatever ...
... language which is different from that of ordinary speech . II POETIC RHYTHM OR METER The distinguishing mark of the poet's language is , as has been said , a matter of rhythm . Now rhythm exists wherever there is any language whatever ...
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... language in which the form originated , a language rich in long a and long o endings ; but in English it often requires many word shiftings and changes . For this rea- son the English poets very early devised a less difficult scheme ...
... language in which the form originated , a language rich in long a and long o endings ; but in English it often requires many word shiftings and changes . For this rea- son the English poets very early devised a less difficult scheme ...
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... language , language rhythm . And the presence of verse in drama may therefore be shown to rest upon as logical grounds as the varying POETIC TYPES 331.
... language , language rhythm . And the presence of verse in drama may therefore be shown to rest upon as logical grounds as the varying POETIC TYPES 331.
Contents
ENRICHMENT | 16 |
POETRY AND PROSE | 33 |
THE MECHANICS OF POETRY | 49 |
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