Metromania
Metromania
Metromania (/ˌmɛtrəˈmeɪniə/) is a term used in the field of psychiatry to describe an obsession with writing poetry. The term is derived from the Greek words 'metros' meaning measure and 'mania' meaning madness.
Etymology
The term 'Metromania' is a combination of two Greek words: 'metros' and 'mania'. 'Metros' refers to measure, often used in the context of poetry to describe the rhythmic structure of verses. 'Mania', on the other hand, refers to madness or frenzy. Thus, 'Metromania' can be loosely translated as 'madness for measures' or 'obsession with rhythmic structure'.
Related Terms
- Poetry: An artistic form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic ostensible meaning.
- Mania: A mental illness marked by periods of great excitement, euphoria, delusions, and overactivity.
- Psychiatry: A branch of medicine dealing with mental illness or disorders.
- Obsession: A state in which someone thinks about someone or something constantly or frequently especially in a way that is not normal.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Metromania
- Wikipedia's article - Metromania
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