An introduction to poetry : for students of English literature
Poetry
xvi, 371 pages ; 20 cm
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Definitions and Origins
Poetry defined
Origins of poetry
The classes or kinds
The principal types: epic, lyric, dramatic
The epic
The lyric
The drama
The basis of poetry (internal)
The imagination
Beauty as an element of poetry
The relation of poetry to truth
Has poetry a special kind of subject matter?
Has poetry a special style?
The basis of poetry (external)
Rhythm defined
The relation of speech stresses to verse rhythm
The relation of speech quantities to verse rhythm
Rhythm and the inner nature of poetry
Non-rhythmical elements of verse form
English metres
The two units of metre
The principal metrical types
Variations from regular metrical form
The principle metres
Rime and stanza forms
Nature and functions of rime
Rime used as an organizing element of verse form
The sonnet
French lyrical forms
The ode