"Ictus" is a technical term for the "beat" or "pulse" of rhythmic (metered)
verse, I believe; not limited to Latin poetry.
 
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> From:         Robert Kibler
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> I am curious about the name. Isn't "ictus" part of the rhythmic beat of
> Latin poetry? How does that connect to poets specifically located in
> Kosovo and Serbia? I know the Romanians have a modern language closest to
> Latin, but is this true of Albanians and Serbs?
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> >>> R I Caddel <[log in to unmask]> 03/31 3:32 AM >>>
> For information. RC
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> Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 22:40:49 -0500 (EST)
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> Subject: ictus
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> Ictus is a listserv set up for the immediate purpose of communicating with
> poets in Kosovo and Serbia.  I have been a member of various
> poetry/poetics listservs through the bombing of Iraq and now Serbia.
> I would like to see if it is possible to establish longer dialogues
> than those which have erupted in immediate reaction to attack.  Poets
> everywhere are welcome to join.  This is an unmoderated list.
>
> Mairead Byrne
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