Quote by Marjorie Boulton
Good free verse is not at all easy to write, for there is no repetitive beat to lull the reader's critical faculty, much pattern and discipline is to be found in it, though the pattern of sounds and choice of exact words, gives it its beauty.
Summary
This quote highlights the difficulty of writing good free verse poetry. Unlike traditional forms with a repetitive beat, free verse lacks that element to captivate the reader's attention. However, it emphasizes that free verse is not without structure or discipline. The beauty of free verse lies in its careful alignment of sound patterns and the deliberate selection of precise words. The absence of a set structure requires the poet to find alternative ways to engage the reader and create a captivating piece of writing.
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