This is an analysis of the poem Jeg Længes Efter Dig Min Ven! that begins with:

Jeg længes efter dig min Ven!
Og kommer du ei snart igjen,...

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: XXXXXX XXXaaX XXXXXX
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 6,6,6,
  • Closest metre: trochaic tetrameter
  • Сlosest rhyme: no rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: unknown form
  • Metre: 1110111 11001110 111110 1111110111 11011100 110101 11011111 11000100 101010 1001101 1110111 11101 1111100 11111100 11111111 0100100 111110011 11111101
  • Amount of stanzas: 3
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 169
  • Average number of words per stanza: 33
  • Amount of lines: 18
  • Average number of symbols per line: 27 (strings are less long than medium ones)
  • Average number of words per line: 5
  • Mood of the speaker:

    There are many exclamation marks in the poem. The speaker is excited. He or she has strong feelings on the subject that is described in the poem.

If you write a school or university poetry essay, you should Include in your explanation of the poem:

  • summary of Jeg Længes Efter Dig Min Ven!;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

Good luck in your poetry interpretation practice!

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