L2L Fixed Forms

Fixed Forms

Various Poets

Breccbairdne, descort, luc bat, madrigal … there are many forms of poetry. One source lists 168 different types. In honor of National Poetry Month, Leigh, P. T., and Dr. C. explore some of the fixed forms of poetry and read some examples. Poetic structure may determine even the content of poems.

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