VERSIFICATION
First Thursday from September 2008 for 6 weeks
Sessions Typically sessions will take the following form
MAIN SESSION
Poets read work prepared from previous session
John introduces new topic
Discussion of topic
Exercises
Work for next time
INDIVIDUALS
after main session
Poets give John any other work for comment
John hands back comments
together with anything that crops up in discussion
Topics to be covered
What is a verse line?
The principle of repetition
Stresses
Syllables
Rhymes
Sentences
Stanzas
Free verse as variation
Free verse as organic form
Versification: notes on sessions