Corn, Alfred
The Poem's Heartbeat: A Manual of Prosody (Copper Canyon Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781556592812
- author:
- Corn, Alfred
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Copper Canyon Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 140
- Dimensions:
- 152mm X 229mm
- Genre:
- Literature - Classics / Criticism
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Poem's Heartbeat: A Manual of Prosody by Alfred Corn is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in understanding the art and science of poetic meter. This clear and accessible book presents a progressive, step-by-step approach to rhyme, rhythm, meter, and form, making it easy to grasp complex concepts. Corn's expert guidance is accompanied by rich examples to illustrate key concepts such as line, stress, scansion marks, slant rhyme, and iambic pentameter. The result is a comprehensive manual that encourages readers to explore the inner workings of poetry in depth. A selected bibliography is also included to further facilitate investigation. By exploring the compositional process through the lens of weaving, Corn reveals the intricate relationships between thread, line, and text. This unique perspective adds a new layer of understanding to the traditional study of prosody, making The Poem's Heartbeat an essential resource for poets, readers, students, and teachers alike.
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