May 8, 2011 01:11
13 yrs ago
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English term
Munchkin verse
English
Art/Literary
Poetry & Literature
"I occasionally write haiku. Munchkin verse is how I think of the form, ergo I'm working on a 'Wizard of Oz' series."
I know about the Munchkin game, but what exactly is Munchkin verse? I've checked the Internet for the expression but the meaning still remains unclear to me.
I know about the Munchkin game, but what exactly is Munchkin verse? I've checked the Internet for the expression but the meaning still remains unclear to me.
Responses
| 5 +3 | very short poetry |
JaneD
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| 4 | munchkin talk |
U. Ali Güra (X)
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Responses
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9 hrs
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very short poetry
As Ufuk says, the term originates from the Wizard of Oz - the Munchkins are very short. So are haiku. This particular author always thinks of haiku as a very short version of poetry, and this has inspired them to use the Wizard of Oz as the subject for a set of haiku.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "It makes sense. Thanks a lot."
1 hr
munchkin talk
I think the author is referring to the way the munchkins in the Wizard of Oz talk and sing. Check the below link for a video excerpt.
Peer comment(s):
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Arabic & More
: I originally agreed with your explanation but believe that Jim is correct in what he is saying. I hadn't considered the idea of "short verse" before, but I think it makes sense.
40 mins
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| neutral |
Jim Tucker (X)
: The asker's text says this name refers to the form, not the manner in which it is delivered. In other words, "munchkin verse" is short verse, just as the munchkins are short, little people.
2 hrs
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