Here's a breakdown of the stanza form:
* Nine lines: Each stanza contains nine lines.
* Rhyme scheme: The rhyme scheme is ABABBCBCC.
* Meter: The first eight lines are in iambic pentameter, meaning they have five pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables per line. The ninth line is an Alexandrine, with six pairs of unstressed and stressed syllables, making it a line of six iambs.
This stanza form, named after Edmund Spenser who popularized it, is known for its flexibility and ability to create both lyrical and dramatic effects.
Let me know if you'd like me to provide an example of the stanza structure from "The Lie" itself!