An Analysis of External Rhythm (Prosodic Meter) in the Poetry of Mir Olya Hussain Maghmoum

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Abstract
One of the essential components of poetry is its musicality, as poetry is essentially the music of words and sounds. Among the different aspects of this musicality is prosodic meter, also referred to as external rhythm. In classical literature, meter was highly valued, and one of the primary features that defined poetry was its rhythmical structure. Esteemed poets have long been aware of the significance of meter in poetry composition, with their attention to various prosodic patterns reflecting their style in the musical dimension of language. This study examines the poetry of Mir Olya Hossein Maghmoum in terms of its external rhythm, specifically prosodic meter, aiming to analyze, extract, and categorize the quantitative and qualitative aspects of his poetry's metrical structure. The initial findings indicate that Maghmoum primarily employed the common meters of Persian Dari poetry, with limited diversity in his use of metrical forms. Specifically, out of 47 instances of metrical usage, he employed only seven different prosodic patterns. Although his use of meter is generally intentional, occasional irregularities and the use of less harmonious meters can be observed in his work.
Keywords: Prosodic pattern, Poetry, Prosody, Maghmoum, Meter