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A Defense of Poesie and Poems is a book written by Sir Philip Sidney in 1583, which was published posthumously in 1595. This book is a treatise on the value and importance of poetry and poetic language in society. In this book, Sidney argues that poetry is not only a form of entertainment but also a means of educating and enlightening the masses. He believes that poetry has the power to convey deep and complex emotions, ideas, and experiences in a way that other forms of literature cannot. Sidney also defends poetry against the criticism that it is frivolous and lacks practical value. He argues that poetry can be used to inspire courage, morality, and virtue in society. He also defends the use of poetic language, which he believes is a more powerful and effective means of communication than ordinary language. Overall, A Defense of Poesie and Poems is a passionate defense of the art of poetry and its importance in society. It is a seminal work in the history of literary criticism and a must-read for anyone interested in the study of poetry and its role in culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781104006846
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 196
  • Udgivet:
  • 19. januar 2009
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x14 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 458 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 23. november 2024
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A Defense of Poesie and Poems is a book written by Sir Philip Sidney in 1583, which was published posthumously in 1595. This book is a treatise on the value and importance of poetry and poetic language in society. In this book, Sidney argues that poetry is not only a form of entertainment but also a means of educating and enlightening the masses. He believes that poetry has the power to convey deep and complex emotions, ideas, and experiences in a way that other forms of literature cannot. Sidney also defends poetry against the criticism that it is frivolous and lacks practical value. He argues that poetry can be used to inspire courage, morality, and virtue in society. He also defends the use of poetic language, which he believes is a more powerful and effective means of communication than ordinary language. Overall, A Defense of Poesie and Poems is a passionate defense of the art of poetry and its importance in society. It is a seminal work in the history of literary criticism and a must-read for anyone interested in the study of poetry and its role in culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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