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Think of a canto in a poem as about the same as a chapter in a novel. It is a smaller portion, but not as small as a stanza, of a larger work.
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A canto is a subdivision of an epic poem, typically long and containing a specific theme or story within the larger narrative. Cantos are often used to structure lengthy poems and help organize the various elements of the narrative.
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∙ 12y agoA Canto is a division of a long poem much like the way a book is divided into chapters.
The Divine Comedy written by Dante is separated into 100 cantos for example
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What does Canto mean poetry?
The canto is a main division in a poem.
What is the main divisions of poetry?
what about "canto" a division of a long poem
What is canto in poetry?
Think of a canto in a poem as about the same as a chapter in a novel. It is a smaller portion, but not as small as a stanza, of a larger work.
What has the author Giovanni de Benedictis written?
Giovanni de Benedictis has written: 'Canto improvviso' -- subject(s): Poetry
What has the author Manoel Sarmento Barata written?
Manoel Sarmento Barata has written: 'Canto melhor' -- subject(s): Brazilian poetry, History and criticism
When was Ignacio Canto born?
Ignacio Canto was born in 1981.
When was Canto Software created?
Canto Software was created in 1990.
When was Van Canto created?
Van Canto was created in 2006.
When was Mi Canto created?
Mi Canto was created in 2009.
When was Estela Canto born?
Estela Canto was born in 1916.
When was Canto General created?
Canto General was created in 1950.
When was Canto libre created?
Canto libre was created in 1970.
