"Rhyme, that enslaved queen, that supreme charm of our poetry, that creator of our meter"
- Victor Hugo
About this Quote
Victor Hugo is applauding the power of rhyme in poetry. He is referring to rhyme as a "queen" due to the fact that of its capability to captivate and control the reader. He is likewise emphasizing the value of rhyme in producing the meter of a poem. Rhyme is the "supreme beauty" of poetry because it adds a musical quality to the words and assists to produce a remarkable experience for the reader. Rhyme is likewise a "developer of our meter" since it assists to provide structure to a poem and permits the poet to reveal their ideas in a more orderly and meaningful method. Rhyme is a vital part of poetry and Victor Hugo is recognizing its significance in producing an effective and long lasting impact on the reader.
This quote is written / told by Victor Hugo between February 26, 1802 and May 22, 1885. He was a famous Author from France.
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