This is an analysis of the poem Brandenburgh Harvest-Song that begins with:

The corn, in golden light,
Waves o'er the plain;... full text

Elements of the verse: questions and answers

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  • Rhyme scheme: abab cdcd efef gcg
  • Stanza lengths (in strings): 4,4,4,3,
  • Closest metre: iambic trimeter
  • Сlosest rhyme: alternate rhyme
  • Сlosest stanza type: tercets
  • Guessed form: rondeau
  • Metre: 010101 11001 010101 1101 111101 1101 0101001 11001 1100101 0101 110111 1011 0111 1100101 1111
  • Amount of stanzas: 4
  • Average number of symbols per stanza: 85
  • Average number of words per stanza: 17
  • Amount of lines: 15
  • Average number of symbols per line: 22 (very short strings)
  • Average number of words per line: 4
  • 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 Brandenburgh Harvest-Song;
  • central theme;
  • idea of the verse;
  • history of its creation;
  • critical appreciation.

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