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Poetry Type:-

The division of poetry into types lacks scientific exactness,but it is a very convenient to present the poetry of a country.Within limits, however the chief types differ Basically from one another , and offer us sound principles of literacy interpretation .

The leading poetical types are these;1) Epic poetry 2) Dramatic poetry 3) Lyric poetry.

The lyric type consist of infinite variety of forms, the chief among which are these:sonnet, elegy,ode and ballad.

The lyric

Origin, Meaning, and Theme:-Historically, the work lyric came from the greek via the latin word 'lyrics meaning 'pertaining to lyre'.The lyre was stringed musical insrument used in classic times to accompany singing.Lyric poetry ,therefore, was originally 'lyre poetry'or poetry sung to the accompaniment of the lyre.

The sonnet:-

Origin and Meaning:-The sonnet is one of the most oldest and most useful verseforms in English. The term'sonnet' is a dervative of the italian'sonnetto'which means a little sound or stain. It was originally a short poem recited to the accompaniment of music.

John Milton's

Sonnet

How soon hath time, the subtle thief of youth ,

Stolen on his wing my three-and-twentieth year!

My hasting days fly on with full career,

But my late spring no bud or blossom shew'th.

Perhaps my semblance might deceive the truth

hat I to manhood am arrived so near;

And inward ripeness doth much less appear,

That some more timely-happy spirits endu'th.

Yet, be it less or more, or soon or slow,

It shall be still in strictest measure even

To that same lot,however mean or high.

Towards which time leads me, and the will of heaven .

All is , if I have grace to use it so,

As ever in my great task-master's eye.

The elegy:-

Origin and Meaning:-

The word 'elegy'is derivative of the latin word "elegeia" Meaning a lament. Hence the elegy is poem or song of sorrow,especiallyfor the dead. It is a funeral song or a song pf mourning over the loss of nearest and the dearest. It isa Poem of serious ,pensive or reflective mood in commemoration of a dear departed soul. It is a kind of sad spontaneous tribute to something loved and lost.

The ode :-

Origin and Meaning:-The term ode is the greek root 'Ode' ,which it means to sing. Hence the ode is an elaborate lyrical poem,often of some length, generally addressed to somebody or something and intended to be sung in chorus. It is a choric song intended for collective singing. It is sung to the accompaniment of instrument of instrumental music and is supplemented by a dance. It is a poem usually in irregular meter and expressing nobble feeling,often in celebration of some special event.

The ballad:-

The term ballad come from the latin root 'Ballad'which means 'todance'.Originally the ballad was a song accompanying a dance.It was sung by a strolling singer or a band of singer to the accomapaniment of a musical instrument

The epic:-

Origin and Meaning:-The term epi comes from the greek root 'epos' which means 'a word'. This term is applied to a long narratve poem the related beroic events in an elevated style.

The satire:-

Origin and Meaning:-The term satire comes from the latin root'satire' which means 'a song made up of bits from various sources.'Hence it is an unpolished verse. It is light form of literary composition ,originally in verse. It is essentially a criticism of folly or vice,which it holds up to ridicule or scorn.Its chief instruments are irony ,scrcams ,invecture,wit and humor.

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