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Originally Posted by nevin
that's not necessiarly true-- look at Tennyon's "In Memoriam" it is a huge epic piece and it picks apart his love and grief. And even though time passes the sentiments are so circular that in a way he makes no progression
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While true, there is quite difference between an old world style epic poem, designed to create a visual representation, and a long poetic tale with obviously placed "filler" lines. Still, Poetry is not meant to follow designated rules per se...so I certainly see your point.
My intent was to express opinion meant to help.