Lecture on Types of Poetry

Introduction

• In the previous video, we discussed the origin and types of Poetry.
• Poetry is mainly divided into two types:
  1. Subjective Poetry
  2. Objective Poetry

Subjective Poetry

• Also known as personal or lyrical poetry.
• These are short poems related to the poet's emotions, thoughts, and sensibilities.
• Main types are:

1. Lyric

• Derived from the Greek word 'liar' (musical instrument).
• A short song sung with a musical instrument.
• Expresses a single mood or feeling.
• Focused on themes like life, love, death.

2. Sonnet

• Derived from the Italian word 'sonneto' (sound).
• A 14-line poem written in iambic pentameter.
• Examples are Shakespeare's sonnets (like "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day").
• Two types:
  • Petrarchan Sonnet: Divided into groups of 8 and 6 lines.
  • English Sonnet: Three quatrains and a couplet.

3. Elegy

• Expression of sorrowful emotions.
• Written upon someone's death.
• Example: Thomas Gray's Elegy
• Pastoral Elegy is a special type.

4. Ode

• An emotional poem dedicated to a person or subject.
• Written with feelings of love, honor, or admiration.
• Two types:
  • Pindaric Ode
  • Horetian Ode
• Example: P.B. Shelley's "Ode to the West Wind"

Conclusion

• Today's lecture focused on subjective poetry.
• The next video will discuss objective poetry.

The next video will cover objective poetry.