Ottava rima

:For etymology and similar terms see Octave.

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Ottava rima is a rhyming stanza form of Italian origin. Originally used for long poems on heroic themes, it also came to be popular in the writing of mock-heroic works. Its earliest known use is in the writings of Giovanni Boccaccio.

Related Topics:
Rhyming - Stanza - Italian - Mock-heroic - Giovanni Boccaccio

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