Prose Poetry

Prose is usually defined as writing that is not written in verse form. That can describe virtually all kinds of writing except poetry. So the concept of prose poetry can be a challenging one. Prose poetry has been defined as prose that has all of the characteristics of poetry. So it is basically poetry that is not broken up into verses. There … Keep Reading → are no limitations as far as length or content for prose poetry. It can be as long as you want and on any subject. While prose poetry has only been recognized as a form since the mid-19th century, it can be seen in works dating as far back as The King James Bible. French poets were at the forefront of the movement. Aloysius Bertrand is usually credited with establishing prose poetry as a separate form of poetry and Charles Baudelaire continued the tradition. Prose poetry has become popular in many western nations; including the United States.

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