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Home > Looking For A Good Book or Film? > Genre 101 > Poetry

Poetry

Possibly the oldest form of literature, poetry is based on the interaction between words and rhythm.

Poetry can evoke an emotion or tell a complete story in a concentrated form. It comes in many forms, some of which are highly structed.  Poetry can also play with the physical placement of words on the page for a visual effect.

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