Metre, Rhythm and Verse Form
Metre, Rhythm and Verse Form by Philip Hobsbaum is a comprehensive exploration of poetry criticism, published by Psychology Press in 1996. This 196-page edition is presented in English and aims to clarify the often complex technical terms associated with the study of poetry, making it accessible for beginning students.
Readers will find that this book illuminates a range of poetic terms and forms, from the iambus to the bob-wheel stanza, and includes discussions on various styles, including the Spenserian sonnet and modern rap. Hobsbaum’s work serves as a valuable resource for undergraduates, providing a clear guide through the terminology of poetry criticism, which is essential for understanding the broader field of literary criticism and semiotics.
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Poetry criticism is a subject central to the study of literature. However, it is laden with technical terms that, to the beginning student, can be both intimidating and confusing. Philip Hobsbaum provides a welcome remedy, illuminating terms ranging from the iambus to the bob-wheel stanza, and forms from the Spenserian sonnet to modern ‘rap’, with clarity and comprehensiveness. It is an essential guide through the terminology which will be invaluable reading for undergraduates new to the subject.
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