Meter and Meaning - An Introduction to Rhythm in Poetry (Hardcover)

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, they help readers to appreciate the use of rhythm in poems of all periods and to understand the vital relationship between meter and meaning.
Beginning with the very basics, Meter and Meaning enables a smooth progression to an advanced knowledge of poetic rhythms. It is the essential guide to meter for anyone who wants to study, write, better appreciate, or simply enjoy poetry. Thomas Carper and Derek Attridge make studying meter a pleasure and reading poetry a revelation.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2003
First published:	2003
Authors:	Thomas Carper • Derek Attridge
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	174
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-31174-8
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Poetry & poets > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-31174-8
Barcode:	9780415311748

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