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Coming of Age: An Introduction to Somali Metrics
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Poetry CriticismGeneral PoetryOther African Languages
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ISBN10: 8888934472
ISBN13: 9788888934471
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: Oct 15 2018
Pages: 286
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.60 Width: 8.27 Depth: 11.69
Language: English
ISBN13: 9788888934471
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: Oct 15 2018
Pages: 286
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.60 Width: 8.27 Depth: 11.69
Language: English
In this well researched study, Farah A Gamuute reveals the various uses of the metrical unit in Somali Poetry and the interaction between the metrical unit, music and the language. 64 genres or measures were identified and fully analysed; the number of genres possible in Somali poetry is still being counted and three new genres have been identified while awaiting publication of this volume.
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