1. The Poetry of Yeats
The poem is in the form of the Ottava Rima - 8 stanzas with 8 lines in regular rhythm of 'abababcc', as it was traditionally used for heroic or epic poetry, reflecting the interwoven thoughts and images. ... The image of the 'dance and the 'dancer' doesn't capture the stillness of poetic art, but rather blends art and time together to represent the ability to create new steps to the rhythm of time, ultimately bringing the imaginative regeneration and aging body together...
- Word Count: 892
- Approx Pages: 4
- Grade Level: Graduate