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    Which Greek poet created the iambic-meter?

    Question #72908. Asked by tragic_flawed. (Dec 04 06 2:11 AM)


    kevinatilusa

    		One book review of a collection of Archilochos' poetry credited him with the invention of the Iamb. However, I have yet to find confirmation elsewhere. The review is at

    http://www.poetrymagazines.org.uk/magazine/record.asp?id=6587

    Dec 04 06, 4:58 AM
    zbeckabee

    		Archilochus is "said" to have invented iambic verse and he used it extensively in satires.

    http://www.msvl.k12.wa.us/StaffWeb/Ford/FordWorldLA2/LA2%20Greek%20Webs/art%20and%20literature/Drama/Written%20Literature.htm

    Dec 04 06, 9:21 AM

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