The article investigates the intersection of mathematics and poetry analysis, particularly in free-verse forms. It proposes the use of data analysis techniques, like Fourier transformations, to uncover periodicity within the structure of poems. With case studies on Dylan Thomas's "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" and Lewis Carroll's "Jabberwocky," it outlines the methodology for collecting data on letters, words, syllables, and visual line lengths. The goal is to demonstrate how analytic techniques can provide insights into an author's subconscious processes by examining structural elements through computational means.
The exploration of mathematics and Data Analysis in poetry highlights how quantitative analysis can reveal patterns that are often unnoticed in traditional readings of literature.
Using analytics such as periodicity through Fourier transforms, we can better understand the confluence of structure and freedom within poetic works like Dylan Thomas's and Lewis Carroll's.
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