Roots of Lyric

Primitive Poetry and Modern Poetics

Autori

• Andrew Welsh

Parametri

• 296 pagine
• 11 ore di lettura

• Enciclopedie

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Exploring traditional forms like folk riddles, emblems, and chants, Andrew Welsh reveals how poetic language generates its profound impact. The book traces the origins of lyric poetry in primitive verse and demonstrates its evolution through the Renaissance to the twentieth century. By understanding these foundational elements, readers can enhance their appreciation of poetry across different eras.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2019

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