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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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From a nearby cottage came the sound of a piano.
From a nearby cottage came the sound of a piano.
The sound of a piano came from a nearby cottage.
Hi,
I presume that both of the above sound right, but what are the subtle nuances between them? Thanks.
The sound of a piano came from a nearby cottage.
Hi,
I presume that both of the above sound right, but what are the subtle nuances between them? Thanks.
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I find the first a bit more poetic, perhaps musical, even.
- I find the first a bit more poetic, perhaps musical, even.
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Thank you, Philip, for your view.
By the way, does the first put emphasis on "from a nearby cottage" or "the sound of a piano" to you?
By the way, does the first put emphasis on "from a nearby cottage" or "the sound of a piano" to you?
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