| The Riches of Rhyme: Studies in French Verse Contributor(s): Scott, Clive (Author) |
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ISBN: 019815853X ISBN-13: 9780198158530 Publisher: Clarendon Press OUR PRICE: $93.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 1988 Annotation: How does rhyme in French verse create and interfere with poetic meaning? Despite the importance of the topic, it has gone neglected until this study, which examines features peculiar to French rhyme; explores their contribution to poetic structure, meaning, and semantic productivity; and tests current methods of classifying rhymes. Also included are reappraisals of important poetic works by Racine, Moliere, Voltaire, Verlaine, and Aragon. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | European - General - Literary Collections | European - General - Literary Criticism | European - French |
| Dewey: 841.009 |
| LCCN: 87024869 |
| Physical Information: 0.94" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (1.31 lbs) 348 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - French |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: How does rhyme in French verse create and interfere with poetic meaning? Despite the importance of the topic, it has gone neglected until this study, which examines features peculiar to French rhyme; explores their contribution to poetic structure, meaning, and semantic productivity; and tests current methods of classifying rhymes. Also included are reappraisals of important poetic works by Racine, Moliere, Voltaire, Verlaine, and Aragon. |