Blank verse is a fairly straight forward concept to get your head around (but it is not to be confused with free verse, the two are incredibly different.) Blank verse follows a non-rhyming, strict metrical pattern, usually iambic pentameter. Blank verse became very popular during the renaissance, and the most famous person to use it … Continue reading Blank Verse: A Beginner’s Guide
I often think of a sonnet as a swan- romantically gliding across the surface of a lake, while beneath the surface the flippers of poetic artistry are working ten-to-the-dozen. (not the most seamless of metaphors, but anyway.) Sonnets seem like a straight forward poetic form, but they are far more tricky to do in practice. … Continue reading The Sonnet: A Beginner’s Guide
Analysing poetry can seem like a daunting thing when faced with a page (or more) of flowery words that you just can't understand. However, when you break it down it can be one of the most rewarding, enjoyable, and dare I say easy (?!) things to do. In this article I will break down the … Continue reading The Basics of Poetry Analysis
