Satirical Poetry: Locate It In Your English Literature Text Book |
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| By Alan Spanerson |
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| Poetry has, without a doubt, helped to shape arts and
entertainment in the present day. The New Standard
Encyclopedia, copyright 1982, defines poetry as simply "a
form of literature." But, break out your encyclopedia and
read past the definition and you will find poetry to be much
more complicated that that. In this article, we will discuss
the top three divisions of poetry, which have been
recognized since the Renaissance period. These three
divisions are also defined in The New Standard Encyclopedia,
copyright, 1982. The first is defined as Narrative Poetry. This type of poetry explains a story through exposition. You may have seen a similar story played out as in the famous poem "Birches" by Robert Frost. Ballads and Epics are great examples of Narrative Poetry. Another major division of poetry is called Dramatic Poetry. Like the word "dramatic" implies, it is the drama of the characters themselves and versus that they use that tell the story. The story is not coming from the poet this time. It is easy to categorize this division by paying attention to who is telling the story. Lyric Poetry is our last major division of Poetry. Mostly short, but not always, Lyrics are unified and depict the personal feelings of the poet. The ode, sonnet, song or madrigal can be seen as a few examples. Lyrical poetry doesn't tell a story with characters or action. Emily Dickinson wrote the Lyric "Dying." This poem is an exceptional example of a Lyric. After the major divisions of poetry, following the Narrative, Dramatic and Lyric there are a few minor divisions. The first is Pastoral or Idyllic Poetry depicting the idealized reality of rural life. There is also Didactic Poetry which is targeted to teach a lesson or moral value. Lastly, Satirical Poetry aims to relate a ridiculous notion to the reader and sometimes contains a villain or bad guy. English Literature will go down in history, as far as my own story, as one of my most challenging courses. It was a challenge to come up with a stellar grade. However, I learned lyrics and lessons that frequently visit my mind as I trudge through my own life. How could I ever forget Walt Whitman who said "And your flesh shall be a great poem." Every day his truth carries on in my own life. I have one tip for the poetry reader. Take out a little time and conduct a bit of research on the poet. Find out what they were doing or going through at the time of the writing and you may discover an additional meaning. Poetry points out my own struggles, failures and successes. In reading, I can not help but to apply it to my own experience. I have to extend a deep appreciation to the poet who has the ability to stir the inner emotion of the reader. |
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