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And each of those lines has 11 syllables, not the 10 you would expect if this were normal iambic pentameter.
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Each line in the poem 'For Once Then Something' has 11 syllables
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Claim Maker
A.O. Scott
Context Type
News Article
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{
    "date": "2025-08-27",
    "poem": "For Once, Then, Something",
    "author": "A.O. Scott",
    "source": "The New York Times"
}
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Literature Poetry
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9fc88a65-f6fb-4714-aefa-6c3238155e37
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September 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM (5 days ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM (5 days ago)

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I Can’t Look Away From This Poem About Looking
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A.O. Scott analyzes Robert Frost's "For Once, Then, Something," exploring its themes of self-reflection, narcissism, and hidden meanings. The poem's unusual structure and imagery are discussed within the context of Frost's literary style.

Poetry Analysis
Robert Frost
Literary Criticism
Narcissism
Symbolism
Classical Literature

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