What a wonderful update! Beowulf is a favorite of mine, and a big reason is the use of alliteration in the poem. I suspect the influence of Beowulf early on is a big reason why alliteration often makes its way into my own work. The use of enjambment is also another favorite. I love the stanza you included after the list of techniques. And your "Pyrrhiad" regarding the invocation of the muse absolutely beautiful 👏
Thanks so much, Rebecca! I sense that I'll need to read Beowulf again soon. I might sneak some kennings into my poem, too, since they're such a delight. :-)
What a wonderful update! Beowulf is a favorite of mine, and a big reason is the use of alliteration in the poem. I suspect the influence of Beowulf early on is a big reason why alliteration often makes its way into my own work. The use of enjambment is also another favorite. I love the stanza you included after the list of techniques. And your "Pyrrhiad" regarding the invocation of the muse absolutely beautiful 👏
Thanks so much, Rebecca! I sense that I'll need to read Beowulf again soon. I might sneak some kennings into my poem, too, since they're such a delight. :-)