Description
Description
Can you tell an iamb from a trochee? An anapest from an amphibrach? Why do children always take such delight in dactylic tetrameter? Is a ballad the same as a ballade? What is poetic rhythm? In this clever little book, Scottish poet Octavia Wynne examines the elements of poetry, from its various feet, meters and lines, through its patterns, stanzas and rhymes, right up to the poetic forms themselves, with ancient and modern examples from William Shakespeare to Dr. Seuss.
About the Author
About the Author
Octavia Wynne is a poet, musician, and songwriter. Originally from the Scottish Highlands, she now lives in the wilds of Essex, where she smokes cheese and keeps bees and geese.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Stunning." -- The New York Times
"Excellent." -- New Scientist
"Fascinating." -- Financial Times
"Beautiful." -- London Review of Books
"Genuinely mind-expanding." -- Fortean Times
"Rich and Artful." -- The Lancet
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Wooden Books
Pub date:
2021-07-01
Length:
64 pages
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