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Discover the World's Most Fascinating Forms of Poetry - From Haiku to Hip Hop

199+ poetry forms from around the world,

By Poetic pulsePublished about a year ago 4 min read
Discover the World's Most Fascinating Forms of Poetry - From Haiku to Hip Hop
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Introduction:

 "Poetry is a powerful form of human expression that has captivated people for centuries. From the lyrical sonnets of Italy to the haikus of Japan, poetry has taken on many different forms in different cultures. In this article, we'll take you on a poetic journey around the world, exploring the origins and characteristics of 199+ unique poetry styles. From the epic poetry of Greece to the Aubade of France, each form of poetry has a rich history and cultural significance. So, sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the beauty and diversity of poetry from around the world!"

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NOTE:

Hey there, fellow poetry enthusiasts! Before we dive into the wonderful world of 199+ poetry forms from around the world, we just wanted to give you a heads up that all the information we're sharing with you today comes from our trusty sources - Wikipedia and Google. While we've done our best to ensure the accuracy of the information, we're human and mistakes can happen, so please feel free to leave us a comment if you spot anything that needs correcting.

Now, onto the good stuff! We're so excited to share with you the amazing diversity of poetry from around the world - from ancient Greece to modern-day hip hop. But, we know that there are literally thousands of poetry forms out there, so if we missed any that you know and love, please let us know in the comments! We're always eager to learn more and expand our poetic horizons.

Last but not least, we'd love to know - what's your favorite poetry form? For us, it's a tough choice, but we can't help but be drawn to the elegant simplicity of the haiku. What about you? Share with us in the comments below and let's celebrate the beauty of poetry together!"

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199+ Forms of Poetry from Around the World: Discover the Origins of Each Unique Style"

  1. Chain Verse - England
  2. Epic Poetry - Ancient Greece/Rome
  3. Prose Poetry - France
  4. Canto - Italy/Spain
  5. Bop Poetry - United States
  6. Concrete Poetry - Brazil
  7. Ekphrasis - Ancient Greece/Rome
  8. Free Verse - United States
  9. Narrative Poetry - Ancient Greece/Rome
  10. Prose Poem - France
  11. Romantic Poetry - England
  12. Sonnet - Italy/England
  13. Symbolist Poetry - France
  14. Pastoral Poetry - Ancient Greece/Rome/England
  15. Imagist Poetry - United States
  16. Confessional Poetry - United States
  17. Language Poetry - United States
  18. New York School Poetry - United States
  19. Black Arts Movement Poetry - United States
  20. Renaissance Poetry - Italy/England
  21. Ghazal - Arabic/Persian literature
  22. Kimo - Korea
  23. Doha - India
  24. Vachana - Kannada poetry
  25. Gacela - Spain
  26. Renga - Japan
  27. Haibun - Japan
  28. Katauta - Japan
  29. Renga Prose - Japan
  30. Sestina - Italy
  31. Madrigal - Italy
  32. Tanka - Japan
  33. Haiku - Japan
  34. Senryu - Japan
  35. Choka - Japan
  36. Sedoka - Japan
  37. Bussokusekika - Japan
  38. Tanka Prose - Japan
  39. Blues - United States
  40. Jazz Poetry - United States
  41. Spoken Word Poetry - United States
  42. Cowboy Poetry - United States
  43. Slam Poetry - United States
  44. Blackout Poetry - United States
  45. Golden Shovel - United States
  46. Erasure - United States
  47. Found Poetry - United States
  48. Postmodern Poetry - United States
  49. Objectivist Poetry - United States
  50. Beat Poetry - United States
  51. Language-oriented Poetry - United States
  52. Flarf Poetry - United States
  53. Proletarian Poetry - Soviet Union
  54. Ars Poetica - Ancient Greece
  55. Lament - Ancient Greece/Rome
  56. Occasional Poetry - Ancient Greece/Rome
  57. Clerihew - England
  58. Kyrielle - France
  59. Epulaeryu - United States
  60. Cinquain - United States
  61. Luc Bat - Vietnam
  62. Rondeau - France
  63. Triolet - France
  64. Ballade - France
  65. Ode - Ancient Greece
  66. Elegy - Ancient Greece
  67. Epigram - Ancient Greece/Rome
  68. Villonnet - France
  69. Rondel - France
  70. Pantun - Malaysia
  71. Tenson - Occitan literature (France/Spain/Italy)
  72. Ghoomar - Rajasthan, India
  73. Kirtan - Hindu devotional poetry and song
  74. Epistolary Poetry - Ancient Greece/Rome
  75. Petrarchan Sonnet - Italy
  76. Shakespearean Sonnet - England
  77. Terza Rima - Italy
  78. Ballad - England
  79. Sijo - Korea
  80. Epigram - Greece/Rome
  81. Prose Poetry - France
  82. Canto - Italy/Spain
  83. Pastorale - Italy/Spain
  84. Nonsense Poetry - England
  85. Epistle - Ancient Greece/Rome
  86. Aubade Poetry - France
  87. Dramatic Monologue - England
  88. Light Verse - England
  89. Metaphysical Poetry - England
  90. Romanticism - England/Germany
  91. Dadaism - Switzerland/Germany/France
  92. Surrealism - France
  93. Futurism - Italy
  94. Confucian Poetry - China
  95. Yuan Poetry - China
  96. Tang Poetry - China
  97. Song Poetry - China
  98. Ming Poetry - China
  99. Qing Poetry - China
  100. Six Dynasties Poetry - China
  101. Shijing Poetry - China
  102. Sanqu Poetry - China
  103. Xiandai Shijing - China
  104. Chant Royal - France
  105. Couplet - France
  106. Villanelle - France
  107. Rondeau - France
  108. Kyrielle - France
  109. Triolet - France
  110. Ballade - France
  111. Provençal Poetry - France
  112. Goliardic Verse - France/Germany
  113. Noh Poetry - Japan
  114. Waka Poetry - Japan
  115. Renga Poetry - Japan
  116. Haikai Poetry - Japan
  117. Senryu Poetry - Japan
  118. Shinto Poetry - Japan
  119. Haikai-no-Renga Poetry - Japan
  120. Katauta Poetry - Japan
  121. Tanka Poetry - Japan
  122. Hokku Poetry - Japan
  123. Kokin Wakashu - Japan
  124. Man'yoshu Poetry - Japan
  125. Onbashira Poetry - Japan
  126. Sutra Poetry - India/China/Japan
  127. Bengali Poetry - India
  128. Tamil Poetry - India
  129. Kannada Poetry - India
  130. Marathi Poetry - India
  131. Rajasthani Poetry - India
  132. Urdu Poetry - India/Pakistan
  133. Persian Poetry - Iran
  134. Arabic Poetry - Arabia
  135. Mughal Poetry - India
  136. Rajput Poetry - India
  137. Bhakti Poetry - India
  138. Sufi Poetry - Iran/India
  139. Qawwali Poetry - India/Pakistan
  140. Rubaiyat Poetry - Persia
  141. Ottoman Poetry - Turkey
  142. Ghazal Poetry - Iran/India/Pakistan
  143. Nazm Poetry - India/Pakistan
  144. Tazkira Poetry - Iran/India/Pakistan
  145. Rubai Poetry - Iran/India/Pakistan
  146. Mawlid Poetry - Arabia
  147. Qasida Poetry - Arabia
  148. Muwashshah Poetry - Spain/Morocco
  149. Al-Andalus Poetry - Spain
  150. Troubadour Poetry - France
  151. Minnesang Poetry - Germany
  152. Baroque Poetry - Europe
  153. Classicism - Europe
  154. Enlightenment Poetry - Europe
  155. Modernist Poetry - Europe
  156. Postmodernist Poetry - Europe
  157. Feminist Poetry - Global
  158. Queer Poetry - Global
  159. Black Arts Movement Poetry - USA
  160. Confessional Poetry - USA
  161. New York School Poetry - USA
  162. Language Poetry - USA
  163. Black Mountain Poets - USA
  164. Beat Poetry - USA
  165. Cowboy Poetry - USA
  166. Harlem Renaissance Poetry - USA
  167. Imagist Poetry - USA/UK
  168. Objectivist Poetry - USA
  169. San Francisco Renaissance Poetry - USA
  170. Spoken Word Poetry - Global
  171. Slam Poetry - Global
  172. Hip Hop Poetry - USA
  173. Rap Poetry - USA
  174. Performance Poetry - Global
  175. Concrete Poetry - Brazil
  176. Modernismo - Latin America
  177. Surrealismo - Latin America
  178. Négritude Poetry - Africa/Caribbean
  179. Griot Poetry - Africa
  180. Oral Poetry - Global
  181. Choka Poetry - Japan
  182. Kouta Poetry - Japan
  183. Tanku Poetry - Japan
  184. Sedoka Poetry - Japan
  185. Rikka Poetry - Japan
  186. Bussokusekika Poetry - Japan
  187. Vedic Poetry - India
  188. Epigram - Greece/Rome
  189. Anacreontic Poetry - Greece
  190. Hellenistic Poetry - Greece
  191. Alexandrian Poetry - Greece/Egypt
  192. Byzantine Poetry - Greece/Turkey
  193. Mythological Poetry - Global
  194. Nature Poetry - Global
  195. War Poetry - Global
  196. Love Poetry - Global
  197. Elegy - Global
  198. Sonnet - Italy/England
  199. Ode - Greece
  200. Pastoral Poetry - Greece/England

As you can see, the forms of poetry are diverse and varied, each with their own unique cultural and historical significance. Poetry has been used throughout history to express a wide range of emotions and experiences, from the personal to the political, from the mundane to the sublime. It is a testament to the power of language and the human capacity for creativity and self-expression.

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