A Classical Revival Comments

Periphrastic methods spurning, To my readers all discerning I admit this show of learning Is the fruit of steady cram." !) very fine poem. tony

Beautiful imaginative expression... Great writing

Great love for the Greek classics marvelously depicted with an intent to go for their revival. A master piece in itself.

He certainly has performed a trotting Dithyramb. Great rhythm-sytactical and consistent beat with wit.

I love Gilbert and Sullivan! Their comic operettas are classic and always so masterfully crafted!

Classic ballad opera performance is the way to express this story means it is a great master piece indeed!

Yet my classic love aggressive, If you'll pardon the possessive, Is exceedingly impressive When you're passing an exam.) ....touching expression. Beautiful poem.

A perfect game of words, so well played.

I have rarely seen a poet who had such a fantastic time playing with his topic in all ways available! ! !

Hyporchema was a lyric dance similar to a crane dance performed by Theseus in Delos after his return from Crete.The poems or songs that have been accompanied by a hyporchema became hyporchemata. I like this association between the idea of mixing the old greek, divine, Dionysiac or Bacchic wine with water and the periphrastic methods used in poetry.

Such a great poem by William Schwenck Gilbert👍👍👍

Still as amusing as when first read.

A classic with an amazing style. Thanks for sharing it here.

An absolute visionary with a very modernistic style for the 19th century. This poem sounds more like a beat generation piece. Totally nonconventional and a wild combination of thoughts. Mister Gilbert was a highly creative genius.

classic love aggressive., right

To codify! ! Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

And when I come to codify their rules I mean to modify. Engaging and amusing parody.

Draw the line..... thanks for posting....