Understanding the Alexandrine: Poetic Structure Explained

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Explore the fascinating world of the alexandrine, a unique poetic line structure, and enhance your literature knowledge. Unpack its historical roots and significance in narrative poetry.

Have you ever stumbled upon a line of poetry that just rolls off the tongue, rich and full of rhythm? That’s the beauty of an alexandrine! So, what exactly is an alexandrine? Well, it’s a poetic line made up of two iambic hexameters—each with six metrical feet. Let’s delve a bit deeper, shall we?