Meter and Meaning: An Introduction to Rhythm in Poetry

by Derek Attridge and Thomas Carper

Book Overview

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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415311756
• ISBN13: 9780415311755
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 7.8"