The poetry is a literary genre appreciated as an expression of beauty or artistic feeling through the word in verse or prose. The central themes of poetry have changed over time; In ancient times, poetry was aimed at recounting the feats and prowess of warriors in combat. While in the Middle Ages, romantic poetry gained greater relevance. At present, romantic poetry is still on the table, however other inspirational themes have emerged such as human rights, and the environment. This clearly reflects that literature adapts to the time in which those who use this type of art to express themselves live.
types of poetry
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Lyric poetry: it is a poetic style that expresses feelings through the word, whether written or oral. Basically it manifests deep feelings or great reflections as a sample of subjectivity. The lyrical poet presents his perception of reality, leaving aside objectivity.
This type of poetry is generally associated with love themes, however it is not limited solely to their expression, but includes any kind of emotional manifestation.
The Sonnet: it is a lyrical poetic composition, which emerged in Italy in the 13th century by Giacomo Lentino. Being one of the most developed and diffused compositions around the world, which has been very well used by different authors, remaining in force over the years.
The traditional sonnet is made up of fourteen hendecasyllable verses, divided into four stanzas: two quartets and two triplets with consonant rhymes. In the first quartet the theme to be dealt with in the sonnet is raised, and in the rest of the poem it is expanded and reflected on it, however this rule is not exclusive.
Epic poetry: it is one that narrates the exploits of heroes, related to a legendary past, whose glorious behavior makes them a model of virtue (courage, nobility, fidelity, etc.). This kind of poetry at the beginning, was related in a sung by professionals and with musical accompaniment. It is an objective poetry since the poet acts as a simple narrator of events alien to him.
Among the most famous works of epic poetry are: the Iliad, the Odyssey and the poem by Mío Cid.
Eclogue: it is a subgenre of lyrical poetry, a poetic composition focused on the theme of love, characterized by being presented in the form of a dialogue, similar to a play, but in a single act. The interpreters of this literary composition, by tradition, have been the shepherds who tell about their loves and life in the country.
The most important exponents of this genre were: Lucas Fernández, Garcilaso de la Vega, and Juan de la Enzina.
Jitanjanforas: it is a poetic manifestation created based on words, or invented expressions and devoid of meaning, generally they are created from the musicality, and the sound of the phonemes, taking on meaning and meaning within the poem.
Dramatic poetry: it is that is developed through dialogues, based on stories full of events in the lives of the characters. When a story is dedicated to a solemn event and includes a tragic ending, the work is associated with tragedy; Now, if the plot of the play is lighter and its ending is happy, it would be associated with comedy.
Madrigal: it is a short and intense lyrical composition, related to love themes and that uses a free combination of hendecasyllable and heptasyllable verses. It was very popular during the Renaissance.
Elegy: it is a poetic composition of a formal nature, belonging to the lyrical genre focused on the expressions of regrets and everything that represents pain, either for lost love or for the loss of loved ones due to death.
Acrostic: it is an easy poetic composition whose structure is focused on the initial, middle or final letters of each verse or sentence, which, read vertically, form a word.
Idyllic poetry: it is a short and simple composition that does not carry a dialogue, this kind of poetry is based on love themes, expressing the life of the country and the sensuality of the environment.
Characteristics of poetry
Poetry is an art present in the domain of the language of human beings, expressing their artistic qualities, the place where it is inspired is part of its somatic and emotional content. It can be expressed in a compressed way to convey ideas or emotions to the reader or listener. One way to learn more about poetry is through its most important characteristics.
- Through poetry, the author transmits what he feels and his moods, that is, poetry is an expression and reflection of feelings.
- The reader must be familiar with this type of literary expression, since it requires an effort from the person who reads to interpret its content.
- The author expresses his emotions in a direct and unpublished way, for this reason poetry cannot be considered a storytelling.
- It is loaded with large accumulations of elements and images with symbolic value for the author.
- In general, the poems are short, most of them do not exceed one hundred verses.
- Poetry is considered a confidence made alone, that is, it expresses the feelings of the author to the reader.
- Poetry is expressed in the first person, so it is subjective and becomes an autobiographical story.
Poetry has many benefits for children, it encourages them to read, concentrate and creates an interest in literature. For these reasons, short poetry is ideal to get their attention and in this way children can memorize them, becoming an ideal exercise for the brain of children. Another resource to introduce children to the world of literature is using poetry with rhymes, easy to memorize allowing children to move into the great world of imagination.
For centuries, poetry for mom has been a source of inspiration for many poets, there are countless literary works inspired by the love for this being who gave them life. Mothers Day is celebrated every year, in many cities they commemorate this day by organizing readings of some verses dedicated to this very special being.
Many believe that poetry is the best way to convey feelings, love, esteem, pride and admiration. Poetry is an artistic manifestation expressed in words. Through it the author can write a poem to the teacher and honor in a subtle way that being so important in the formation of the person since childhood.
Difference between poetry and poem
Poetry is considered a literary genre that expresses beauty in its writing, worships aesthetics and verse or prose are its vehicle for ordering words.
The poem is a literary work of poetry, expressed in the form of a poetic composition, it is written in verses and resources that help in its composition are used, such as meter, rhyme and rhythm.
Love poems have always been the greatest source of inspiration for many poets, literati and writers. In this literary work we seek to tell in a unique way the feelings, images and emotions that are felt at the moment of translating them into poetry.
Examples of poetry
An angel came down from heaven
“An angel came down from heaven,
who came down from heaven.
With her wings outstretched
and in her hand a flower.
From the flower a rose
from the rose a carnation
from the carnation a girl
whose name is Isabel.
Isabel of my life!
Isabel will be
the most beautiful woman
in the world there will be
Why so many flowers
if they are for me?
I'm dying of love,
I'm dying for you. "
I can write the saddest verses of the night, by Pablo Neruda.
“I can write the saddest lines of the night.
Write for example: "The night is starry,
and the blue stars shiver in the distance."
The night wind turns in the sky and sings.
I can write the saddest lines of the night.
I loved her, and sometimes she loved me too.
On nights like these I held her in my arms.
I kissed her so many times under the infinite sky.
She loved me, sometimes I also loved her.
How not to have loved her great still eyes.
I can write the saddest lines of the night.
To think that I don't have it, to feel that I have lost it.
Hear the immense night, more immense than her.
And the verse falls to the soul like dew to grass.
What does it matter that my love does not want to keep it.
The most starry night and she is not with me.
That's it. In the distance someone sings. In the distance.
My soul is not content with having lost it.
As if to bring her closer, my gaze seeks her.
My heart looks for her, and she is not with me.
The same night whitening the same trees.
We, the ones then, are not the same.
I don't love her anymore, it's true, but maybe I love her.
Love is so short, and oblivion is so long.
Because on nights like this I held her in my arms,
my soul is not content with having lost her.
Even if it is the last pain she causes me,
and these are the last verses that I write for her. "
