The Sounds of Poetry Viewed as Music
by
Alfred Lerdahl
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Poetry
Format
Hardcover
Pages
200
Language
English
Published
Dec 23, 2025
Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
0231221185
ISBN-13
9780231221184
Description
In a captivating exploration, Alfred Lerdahl delves into the intricate relationship between poetry and music, highlighting how they share profound connections in rhythm, meter, and emotion. He invites readers to appreciate poetry not merely as written word, but as a lyrical experience that resonates in the same way a melody does.
Lerdahl's insights invite both lovers of literature and music to consider how the sounds of poetry can be akin to musical notes, weaving together language and melody in a harmonious dance. Through this engaging journey, readers are encouraged to tune into the subtleties and nuances that elevate poetry into a vibrant art form.
Lerdahl's insights invite both lovers of literature and music to consider how the sounds of poetry can be akin to musical notes, weaving together language and melody in a harmonious dance. Through this engaging journey, readers are encouraged to tune into the subtleties and nuances that elevate poetry into a vibrant art form.
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