James Fenton quotes - page 3

The basic rhymes in English are masculine, which is to say that the last syllable of the line is stressed: "lane" rhymes with "pain", but it also rhymes with "urbane" since the last syllable of "urbane" is stressed. "Lane" does not rhyme with "methane". (James Fenton)
A cabaret song has got to be written - for the middle voice, ideally - because you've got to hear the wit of the words. And a cabaret song gives the singer room to act, more even than an opera singer. View quote
James Fenton

James Fenton

Occupation: British Poet
Born: April 25, 1949
Quotes count: 52
Wikipedia: James Fenton

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