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What is the structural pattern of each psalm in The Psalms of Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke?
What is the structural pattern of each psalm in The Psalms of Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke?
Which poetic device is used to create powerful and memorable comparisons in The Psalms of Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke?
Which poetic device is used to create powerful and memorable comparisons in The Psalms of Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke?
What is the effect of Herbert's use of rhetorical questions and exclamations in The Psalms of Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke?
What is the effect of Herbert's use of rhetorical questions and exclamations in The Psalms of Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke?
How does Herbert's use of iambic pentameter contribute to the overall effect of The Psalms of Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke?
How does Herbert's use of iambic pentameter contribute to the overall effect of The Psalms of Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke?
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What is the purpose of Herbert's use of natural imagery in The Psalms of Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke?
What is the purpose of Herbert's use of natural imagery in The Psalms of Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke?
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How are the psalms in The Psalms of Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke, divided?
How are the psalms in The Psalms of Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke, divided?
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What is the primary purpose of Herbert's use of metaphor in The Psalms of Mary Sidney Herbert?
What is the primary purpose of Herbert's use of metaphor in The Psalms of Mary Sidney Herbert?
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Which of the following poetic devices is used to draw parallels between the biblical narrative and the poet's personal experience?
Which of the following poetic devices is used to draw parallels between the biblical narrative and the poet's personal experience?
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What is the effect of Herbert's use of personification in the psalms?
What is the effect of Herbert's use of personification in the psalms?
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How do the varying meters and rhyme schemes contribute to the overall effect of the psalms?
How do the varying meters and rhyme schemes contribute to the overall effect of the psalms?
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What is the significance of the 'valley of the shadow of death' in Psalm 23?
What is the significance of the 'valley of the shadow of death' in Psalm 23?
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What is the primary function of the stanzaic structure in the psalms?
What is the primary function of the stanzaic structure in the psalms?
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Study Notes
Literary Style and Structure
- The Psalms of Mary Sidney Herbert, Countess of Pembroke, is a collection of 107 psalms translated from French into English
- Written in the late 16th century, the psalms showcase Herbert's skill as a poet and translator
- The collection is structured as a series of metrical psalms, with each psalm consisting of a series of stanzas with a consistent rhyme scheme
- Herbert's use of iambic pentameter and quatrains creates a sense of musicality and structure, mirroring the original Hebrew psalms
- The psalms are divided into three main sections: psalms of praise, psalms of lament, and psalms of thanksgiving
Poetic Devices and Imagery
- Herbert's use of imagery is characterized by vivid and evocative language, drawing on natural imagery and biblical allusions
- Metaphor and simile are used extensively to create powerful and memorable comparisons
- Examples of imagery include:
- Comparing God's wrath to a stormy sea (Psalm 18)
- Describing the psalmist's tears as a "river of my grief" (Psalm 42)
- Portraying God as a shepherd guiding his flock (Psalm 23)
- Herbert also employs personification, giving abstract concepts and objects human-like qualities
- Alliteration and assonance are used to create a musical quality, adding to the overall effect of the psalms
- The use of rhetorical questions and exclamations adds emotional depth and intimacy to the psalms, creating a sense of direct address and communication with God
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Explore the poetic devices, imagery, and structure of Mary Sidney Herbert's 16th-century translation of the Psalms. Learn about her use of metaphor, simile, and personification, as well as the musicality and emotional depth of her work.
