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Poetic Designs: An Introduction to Meters, Verse Forms, and Figures of Speech,New
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There are numerous introductions to poetry and prosody available, but none at once so comprehensive and so accessible as this. With the increasing emphasis on free verse, the past generation has developed a widespread impression that the study of poetic meter is old fashionedor even that form doesnt matter in poetry. It is an impression that has not been dispelled by the emphasis of some of the existing texts in the area on forms that are now rare or outmoded. The irony is that simultaneously in the past decade interest in formal matters among many poets and literary scholars has been on the increase; the reality is that prosody is today on the cutting edge of literary studies.Stephen Adams text provides a full treatment of traditional topics, from the iambic pentameter through other accentualsyllabic rhythms (trochaic, dactylic and so on) and covering as well other metrical types, stanza structure, the sonnet and other standard forms. Adams also includes a variety of topics not covered in most other introductions to the topic; perhaps most significantly, he provides a full chapter on form in free verse. Moreover, he treats rhyme extensively and includes a comprehensive chapter on literary figures. Poetic Designs is thus much more that an introduction to prosody; it is a concise but comprehensive introduction to the nature of poetry in English. It is a book for the general reader and the aspiring writer as well as for the student, a book intended (in the words of the author) to help heighten the experience of poetry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics does 'Poetic Designs' cover? A: The book covers a wide range of topics related to poetry and prosody, including traditional metrics like iambic pentameter, trochaic, and dactylic rhythms, stanza structures, the sonnet, form in free verse, rhyme, and literary figures.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, 'Poetic Designs' is designed to be accessible for general readers, aspiring writers, and students, making it a suitable introduction to poetry and prosody.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Poetic Designs'? A: The author is Stephen Adams, who provides comprehensive insights into meters, verse forms, and figures of speech in this book.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on February 1, 1997, and is available in a reprint edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Poetic Designs' is available as a used book in good condition, ensuring that it remains a quality resource for readers.
- Q: How many pages does 'Poetic Designs' have? A: The book contains a total of 237 pages, providing a substantial amount of information on poetry and prosody.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Poetic Designs' is available in paperback binding, which makes it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Does the book include exercises or examples? A: While the book primarily focuses on theory and concepts, it includes discussions and examples to illustrate the various topics covered.
- Q: Can this book help improve my poetry writing skills? A: Yes, 'Poetic Designs' aims to enhance the experience of poetry and can provide valuable insights and techniques for aspiring poets.
- Q: Is there a chapter dedicated to free verse in the book? A: Yes, the book includes a full chapter on form in free verse, addressing a topic often overlooked in other poetry texts.