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Hmmm, I guess the spelling error was never corrected or explained. Okay, basically a compact and useful article. I haven't read all 50+ comments so perhaps someone has already discussed this--I would point out that this is a simplistic view of the "line" and basically ignores the role of enjambment to accentuate the rhythm of a poem. Pausing at the end of every line has a stultifying effect whereas enjambment keeps the rhythm flowing. See https://www.poetryfoundation.org/learn/glossary-terms/enjambment

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Gary David Grossman
Gary David Grossman

Written by Gary David Grossman

Ecology prof (emeritus), writer and poet, uke player, sculptor, runner, fly fisher, reader, gardener, all on www.garygrossman.net

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