Questions de M�trique - Hardcover

Le Rythme Po�tique

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ISBN 10: 0260843385 ISBN 13: 9780260843388

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

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This book examines the evolution of the alexandrine, a popular verse form in French literature, from its inception to the time of Jean Racine. The author argues that, despite its long history, the alexandrine had not reached its full potential by the time of the Romantics. The book begins by examining the early history of the alexandrine. The author shows how the alexandrine was first used in the Middle Ages and how it gradually evolved over time. The author also discusses the influence of other verse forms, such as the octosyllable and the decasyllable, on the development of the alexandrine. The book then examines the alexandrine in the work of Ronsard, R�gnier, Malherbe, and Boileau. The author shows how each of these poets used the alexandrine in different ways and how their work contributed to the development of the form. The book concludes by examining the alexandrine in the work of Racine. The author shows how Racine perfected the alexandrine and how his work marked the culmination of the first phase of its development. The author argues that Racine's alexandrine is a model of clarity, precision, and elegance. This book is a valuable contribution to the study of French versification. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the alexandrine and offers new insights into the work of some of the greatest French poets.

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