Poetic Law: A Statement on Intent
Stearns, Maxwell L.
Abstract
In poetry, allegiance to the verse Lends power to the message in the text .it Shakespeare's consistency gave his words force In Hamlet, in King Lear, and in Macbeth . And yet upon us, free form's presence reigns - Defenders claim, expands the poet's choice Removing from the poet meter's chains, Is likened to providing the mute, voice. . . .