05-10-2014, 03:49 PM
I've read several references to the distinction between presentation and description, where presentation is considered one of the key defining characteristics of poetry as opposed to prose.
I can grasp explanations that provide examples, such as Ezra Pounds references to Shakespeare's "dawn in russet mantle clad" as pure presentation.
However, I don't fully understand the concept.
I was hoping someone could point me to further reading, or perhaps give me some pointers.
I'll be deeply electronically grateful.
I can grasp explanations that provide examples, such as Ezra Pounds references to Shakespeare's "dawn in russet mantle clad" as pure presentation.
However, I don't fully understand the concept.
I was hoping someone could point me to further reading, or perhaps give me some pointers.
I'll be deeply electronically grateful.