Epoist

/ɪˈpoʊɪst/ noun

Definition

A poet who writes or specializes in epodes; a composer of lyric poetry in classical forms.

Etymology

From 'epode' + '-ist' (one who practices). A rare classical literary term for poets composing in this particular Greek-influenced form.

Kelly Says

An 'epoist' is basically someone who mastered the tricky art of the epode—making those short lines land with impact after the longer ones, which is harder than it sounds and shows real poetic skill.

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