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An encyclopedia of the forms used by poets throughout the history of English, from blank verse to hymnal measure, from englyn penfyr to the double dactyl, from the clerihew to the sonnet. Each form is introduced with a brief discussion of its origin, which is followed by a graphic presentation of its scansion, metrics, and rhyme scheme.

Patterns of Poetry An Encyclopedia of Forms

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      Publisher: Longleaf on Behalf of Lsu Press
      Publication Date: 8/30/1986 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780807113301, 978-0807113301
      ISBN10: 0807113301
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      Book Synopsis
      An encyclopedia of the forms used by poets throughout the history of English, from blank verse to hymnal measure, from englyn penfyr to the double dactyl, from the clerihew to the sonnet. Each form is introduced with a brief discussion of its origin, which is followed by a graphic presentation of its scansion, metrics, and rhyme scheme.

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