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The book explores the integral role of accent and rhythm in French verse, challenging the notion that accent is irrelevant to metre. It highlights a thousand-year tradition in French poetry, demonstrating how alternating accent patterns are crucial for understanding metricality. Through a detailed examination of the relationship between accent and syllable count, the author conducts close readings of French poetry from the thirteenth to the twentieth centuries, revealing the dynamic interplay between rhythm and meaning.
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Accent, Rhythm and Meaning in French Verse, Roger Pensom
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