Most often, the line is a complete unit of sense in poetry. Open Shakespeare anywhere, or the Oxford Book of English Verse, and you find whole uninterrupted lines.Come live with me and be my love, And we will all the pleasures prove. This is the classic verse line. Shakespeare is noted for his work here:
The three-part-line in poetry
The three-part-line in poetry
The three-part-line in poetry
Most often, the line is a complete unit of sense in poetry. Open Shakespeare anywhere, or the Oxford Book of English Verse, and you find whole uninterrupted lines.Come live with me and be my love, And we will all the pleasures prove. This is the classic verse line. Shakespeare is noted for his work here: