A Sonnet Inspired by Marlowe's Faustus
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(08-08-2014, 08:02 AM)Leanne Wrote:  "Like" is a weaker syllable than "I" -- reversing the word order will improve the meter. Additionally, I feel it's more powerful to introduce Faust before the generic I.
I found "I too" both awkward and "filler sounding". A more natural line would be:

Like Faust, I've sold my timeless trace.
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RE: A Sonnet Inspired by Marlowe's Faustus - by milo - 08-08-2014, 09:04 AM



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