Meredith is a prose Browning, and so is Browning. He used poetry as a medium for writing in prose.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Meredith writes prose like Browning, and Browning also used poetry as a prose medium.
- In plain terms
- Both writers blend poetry and prose in their work.
- What can you take from it?
- Mix literary forms to enrich expression.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does form affect meaning?
- When is hybrid writing effective?
Another view
Hybrid styles may confuse some readers.
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