mm, i'm unsure about that opposition; structured/unstructured.
structured i understand but 'unstructured' comes in the same category as
'obscure'--i'm not sure there's any such thing.
'free verse' is, of course, a set of conventions. there are varieties of
free verse, which is to say a variety of 'rules'. one of the most famous
free verse rules is 'form is never more than an extension of content'. it's
author, robert creeley, quoted in Charles Olson's famous 'Projective Verse'
essay, has written and spoken of his 'free verse' practice, a great deal and
with beautiful precision. there are variation collections of his essays and
interviews, and of course of his poetry which is a fine model for a highly
individuated style of structured 'free verse'.
wystan
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From: Printmaker [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, 27 July 2001 10:11 a.m.
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Subject: Re: Definitions
Henry wrote:
>
> Can someone
> define
> "free verse"
> please?
>
> Can someone define "free
> verse" please?
>
> Can
> someone define
> "free verse"
>
> please?
>
> Pretty please?
Ha Ha very funny
If its completely unstructured how is it verse? mmmmm?
And if its structured, what are the 'rules'?
Still trying to reconcile the definition
"its not even good prose"
as a requirement of good poetry
in light of much of what is posted here
confused, hopefully temporarily
jospehine
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