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HAL
Does anyone know English songs that use inversion or anastrophe devices in lyrics? Thank you!! Does anyone know English songs that use inversion or anastrophe devices in lyrics? Thank you!!
Nov 14, 2014 1:26 PM
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Hal, I am not certain, but I think that some of the songs composed by J. R. R. Tolkien contain anastrophe devices. Certainly, some of the writing in "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy do contain the device. .
November 14, 2014
Jmat, thank you for your supplement!!
November 17, 2014
You can listen to one of Tolkien's songs here (the tune that goes with the lyrics was put together for the movie): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8ymgFyzbDo
November 14, 2014
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HAL
Language Skills
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Learning Language
English
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