The Poetry of the Beatles
I’m neither much of a poetry fan, or a Beatles fan. Even so, I found this video by Kyle Kallgren of Chez Apocalypse look at meter in poetry, using Beatles lyrics as an example, very interesting:
by James K · November 16, 2013
I’m neither much of a poetry fan, or a Beatles fan. Even so, I found this video by Kyle Kallgren of Chez Apocalypse look at meter in poetry, using Beatles lyrics as an example, very interesting:
James K
James is a government policy analyst, and lives in Wellington, New Zealand. His interests including wargaming, computer gaming (especially RPGs and strategy games), Dungeons & Dragons and scepticism. No part of any of his posts or comments should be construed as the position of any part of the New Zealand government, or indeed any agency he may be associated with.
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That was awesome. Though I’d call Hiawatha tetrasyllabic:
By the SHORES of
Gitche GUmee
by the SHIning
big sea WAter
Stood the WIGwam
of NoKOmis,
Daughter OF the
Moon, NoKOmisReport
If you’ve not yet watched this video you’ve done yourself a disservice. Even if you aren’t a huge Beatles fan, it’s hugely educating and hugely entertaining.Report