Repetition And Parallelism In English Verse: A Study In The Technique Of Poetry

By C. Alphonso Smith

Book Overview

Repetition And Parallelism In English Verse: A Study In The Technique Of Poetry by C. Alphonso Smith is a comprehensive analysis of the use of repetition and parallelism in English poetry. The book explores how poets use these techniques to create rhythm, emphasize key themes and ideas, and enhance the overall impact of their work.The author begins by defining repetition and parallelism and providing examples of how they are used in poetry. He then delves deeper into the different types of repetition and parallelism, including anaphora, epistrophe, chiasmus, and antithesis, among others.Throughout the book, Smith provides numerous examples from a range of poets, including Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, and Tennyson. He also explores the use of repetition and parallelism in different forms of poetry, such as sonnets, ballads, and free verse.In addition to analyzing the techniques themselves, the author also discusses the historical and cultural context in which they were used. He examines how repetition and parallelism were used in different periods of English literature and how they reflect the values and beliefs of those times.Overall, Repetition And Parallelism In English Verse: A Study In The Technique Of Poetry is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the art of poetry. It provides a thorough examination of two key techniques and how they have been used throughout the history of English literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432524453
• ISBN13: 9781432524456
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"