An Introduction to the Study of Poetry (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Cotterill, H. B.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330285360 ISBN 13 : 9781330285367

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Unlock the meaning of poetry and why it matters. This engaging guide invites readers to explore what literature is, where poetry comes from, and how art shapes our thinking. It presents a clear, thoughtful look at poetry’s origins, its goals, and the way great poets have shaped our sense of art and imagination.

Two concise chapters frame the study: what literature means in everyday life, and how poetry is created. The author favors accessible inquiry over dense theory, guiding readers toward a confident appreciation of poetic craft and its enduring value.

• Clear definitions of literature and poetry, with everyday examples


• Discussion of how art creates meaning and why it matters to readers


• Portraits of major English poets to illustrate themes without revealing every detail

Ideal for readers new to poetry and anyone curious about how literature shapes thought and culture. This edition serves as a solid starting point for exploring the art’s origins, purposes, and the ongoing conversation it inspires.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

My object was to state and illustrate in as simple and as interesting a manner as possible, and with special reference to poetry, what I believe to be the true nature and end of artistic creation. But I feel too deeply the impossibility of stating any truth directly and completely, to wish that what I affirm should be considered as offering more than partial and temporary aspects. Truth seems to lie between conflicting thoughts (as a particle in equilibrium amidst opposing forces), and to be itself incapable of statement, though not of artistic representation ;and this fact may often suffice to explain apparent inconsistencies, and even contradictions in the following pages. For no thought is contented. The better sort, As thoughts of things divine, are intermix dW ith scruples, and do set the word itself A gainst the word. Richard ., A ct v. sc. 5.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330285360
• ISBN 13: 9781330285367
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 370
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