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A Linguistic Guide to English Poetry by Professor Leech offers a deep look into how modern linguistic analysis enriches the study of verse. Part of the English Language Series by Routledge, this text demonstrates that linguistic and critical disciplines work together as complementary tools for understanding literature. Through an examination of a wide range of poetry, the book explores many aspects of poetic style. Readers can learn about the language of both past and present poets, the use of creative language, and the role of poetic licence. The text also covers essential elements such as repetition, sound, metre, context, and ambiguity, providing a comprehensive resource for students and scholars of language and literature.

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Professor Leech examines many aspects of poetic style through the lens of modern linguistic analysis.

This Routledge publication explores the relationship between linguistic and critical disciplines.

The text covers a wide range of poetry to demonstrate how language functions in verse.

Readers can study specific poetic elements including sound, metre, repetition, and ambiguity.

The guide provides insights into the language of both past and present poetry and the use of poetic licence.

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Release Date
12 March 1973
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14 December 2006

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