Meter and Meaning: An Introduction to Rhythm in Poetry

by Derek Attridge and Thomas Carper

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Poet, Thomas Carper, and scholar, Derek Attridge, join forces in Meter and Meaning to present an illuminating and user-friendly way to explore the rhythms of poetry in English. They begin by showing the value of performing any poem aloud, so that we can sense its unique use of rhythm. From this starting point they suggest an entirely fresh, jargon-free approach to reading poetry. Illustrating their 'beat/offbeat' method with a series of exercises,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0415311756

ISBN13:9780415311755

Release Date:August 2003

Publisher:Routledge

Length:168 Pages

Weight:0.44 lbs.

Dimensions:0.5" x 5.2" x 7.8"

Related Subjects

Criticism & Theory Education & Reference English Literature History & Criticism Literary Criticism Literary Criticism & Collections Literature Movements & Periods Poetry

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