Sonnet 2 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares
Parnassian Forms
I belong to the present century
Although I think it is soon to forget
And give the classic mind an injury
By neglecting fine forms without regret.
Living under impressions of this age
It is hard for many to realize
Beauty does not always wear with usage
And there is room enough to fantasize.
Many a way the fashion make provoke
Trying to go along with our new world
But it is also quite fair to evoke
Ancient rhythms always at the treshold.
They will help us one day to find our way
If lost in space we have dreams of today.
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Parnassian = of the art of poetry.
Sonnet written by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares. Analyzed by GPT4 and www.howmanysyllables.com
Image by Leonardo.ai
Copyright 1989
Analysis of "Trancendencies"
Sonnet 2 by Francisco Luis Arroyave Tabares is a reflection on the tension between the modern world and the classical traditions of poetry. The speaker identifies himself as a part of the present century, yet he laments the quickness with which society forgets and neglects the classical forms of poetry. He sees this as an to injury the classical mind, suggesting a deep respect and reverence for traditional poetic forms.
The second quatrain explores the difficulty of appreciating beauty in an age dominated by fleeting impressions. The speaker argues that beauty does not diminish with use and that there is ample room for imagination and creativity within the constraints of classical forms.
In the third quatrain, the speaker acknowledges the allure of modernity and the pressure to conform to new trends. However, he also the asserts importance of remembering and evoking the ancient rhythms of poetry, which he sees as always being on the threshold, ready to be rediscovered.
The final couplet offers a hopeful note, suggesting that these classical forms can provide guidance and inspiration in times of confusion or loss. The speaker believes that even if we are in lost ofness vast the space, the dreams and traditions of today, rooted in the past, can help us find our way.
Overall, the sonnet is a Parnassian plea for the preservation and appreciation of classical poetic forms in a rapidly changing world. It is a call to the balance new with the old, to honor tradition while embracing change. (GPT4)
Analyze the rhyme of the poem in detail
This sonnet follows the Shakespearean sonnet rhyme scheme, which is ABABCDCDEFEFGG.
- The first quatrain (four lines) has the rhyme scheme ABAB: "century" (A), "forget" (B), "injury" (A), "regret" (B).
- The second quatrain follows the pattern CDCD: "age" (C), "realize" (D), "usage" (C), "fantasize" (D).
- The third quatrain has the rhyme scheme EFEF: "provoke" (E), "world" (F), "evoke" (E), "threshold" (F).
- The final two lines, known as a couplet, rhyme with each other (GG): "way" (G), "today" (G).
This rhyme scheme is typical of English or Shakespearean sonnets, which consist of three quatrains and a final rhymed couplet. The rhyme scheme helps to create a rhythm and flow to the poem, and it also serves to emphasize certain words and ideas. The final rhymed couplet often provides a resolution or summary of the themes explored in the preceding quatrains. (GPT4)
Count the syllables of each line of the poem
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Parnassian Forms
10 I belong to the present century
10 Although I think it is soon to forget
10 And give the classic mind an injury
10 By neglecting fine forms without regret.
10 Living under impressions of this age
10 It is hard for many to realize
10 Beauty does not always wear with usage
10 And there is room enough to fantasize.
10 Many a way the fashion make provoke
10 Trying to go along with our new world
10 But it is also quite fair to evoke
9 Ancient rhythms always at the treshold.
10 They will help us one day to find our way
10 If lost in space we have dreams of today
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Analyze the aspects that have yet to be analyzed in Sonnet 2
While we've discussed the poem's theme and rhyme scheme, we haven't yet delved into its meter, imagery, and use of poetic devices.
1-. Meter: The poem follows the iambic pentameter, which is typical of English sonnets. This means each line has five metrical feet, each consisting of one unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable. This gives the poem a rhythmic flow that's pleasing to the ear.
2-. Imagery: The poem uses imagery to contrast the modern world with the classical world of poetry. For instance, the "present century" and "our new world" represent the modern era, while "the classic mind" and "ancient rhythms" evoke the traditional world of poetry. The image of being "lost in space" in the final couplet suggests a sense of disorientation or confusion the in modern world, which be canied remed by the guidance of classical poetic forms.
3-. Poetic Devices: The poem employs several poetic devices. For example, it uses alliteration in phrases like "fine forms" and "fashion make provoke," which adds a musical quality to the poem. It also uses personification, as in "give the classic mind an injury," which gives an abstract concept (the classic mind) human characteristics (the ability to be injured). This helps to emphasize the speaker's concern for the neglect of classical forms.
4-. The poem also uses paradox in the line "Beauty does not always wear with usage." This suggests that unlike physical objects that wear out with use, beauty in poetry doesn't diminish but rather can increase with repeated readings.
5-. Finally, the poem uses the device of apostrophe, addressing an abstract concept (the present century) as if it were capable of listening. This helps to dramatize the speaker's struggle with the tension between modernity and tradition. (GPT4)
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