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Series: Know Your Poetry


Dedications

Dedications

Poems can be almost as tasty as cheese. Almost. Discover why in this entertaining and fact-filled introduction to understanding the purpose, tone and structure of poetic dedications. With an emphasis on various types of ode and a close analysis...Show More
Dramatic Monologues

Dramatic Monologues

What do stand-up comedians and Victorian poets have in common? More than you might think! Discover the ancient roots of the poetic form of dramatic monologue and all its very special qualities. Then, dive into the Victorian era and plumb the...Show More
Narratives

Narratives

Bet you thought you’d never find these words in the same sentence: sharks, tuxedoes and poetry. In this rapid-fire look at narrative poetry, you will. Thankfully, it’s also highly educational! Learn about the ancient origins of narrative...Show More
Short Form Poetry

Short Form Poetry

There are almost as many poetic short forms as there are bunnies, but that won’t stop our presenters from trying to name all of them! This fun introduction to short forms offers both an overview and a close look at four forms: haiku, cinquain,...Show More
Sonnets

Sonnets

No, they’re not baby swans. Find out exactly what sonnets are and what they’re for. Even better, dissect two famous ones (‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day’; ‘How Do I Love Thee’) with the help of our two enthusiastic...Show More
Unstructured Poetry

Unstructured Poetry

Unstructured poetic forms are a lot like cat videos: they’re unpredictable, people tend to love or hate them - and they’re full of clauses. This clip discusses the 19th century explosion of free verse poetry including famous pieces from Emily...Show More