A Defence of Poetry
Author : Percy Bysshe Shelley
Publisher :
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 13,5 MB
Release : 1904
Category : Poetry
ISBN :
Author : Percy Bysshe Shelley
Publisher :
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 13,5 MB
Release : 1904
Category : Poetry
ISBN :
Author : Percy Bysshe Shelley
Publisher : MacMillan Publishing Company
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 37,73 MB
Release : 1965
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN :
Author : Percy Bysshe Shelley
Publisher :
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 14,25 MB
Release : 1890
Category : Poetry
ISBN :
Author : Fanny Newcombe Delisle
Publisher :
Page : 682 pages
File Size : 49,80 MB
Release : 1974
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Percy Bysshe Shelley
Publisher :
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 17,19 MB
Release : 1904
Category : Poetry
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Author : Lucas Verkoren
Publisher : Ardent Media
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 11,3 MB
Release : 1935
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ISBN :
Author : Lucas Verkoren
Publisher :
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,65 MB
Release : 1937
Category : Poetry
ISBN :
Author : Thomas Love Peacock
Publisher :
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 21,83 MB
Release : 1921
Category : Poetry
ISBN :
Author : Percy Bysshe Shelley
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 86 pages
File Size : 23,84 MB
Release : 2006-11
Category :
ISBN : 1425048722
A brilliant piece of philosophical discussion that displays Shelley's intellect and imagination. The book asserts the ''ideal nature and essential value'' of poetry and is Shelley's most important prose work. His arguments are vividly and convincingly presented.
Author : Shelley Percy Bysshe
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,27 MB
Release : 2023-07
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 9789358592214
Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the most well-known poets of the Romantic period, published a collection of essays titled "A Defence of Poetry and Other Essays" in 1818. Several notable articles that provide deep insights on the nature and function of poetry, as well as other subjects including art, politics, and society, are included in this book. In literary criticism, the article with the same title, "A Defence of Poetry," is regarded as a classic. According to Shelley, poetry has a strong influence that goes beyond simple enjoyment and plays a significant part in influencing society. He argues that poetry has the power to spark the imagination, motivate moral and social change, and foster a better knowledge of the human condition. The eloquence, poetic sensitivity, and visionary viewpoint that define Shelley's writing. His work is characterized by a deep trust in the transformational power of art and a sincere excitement for the power of the imagination. In addition to demonstrating Shelley's talent as a poet, "A Defence of Poetry and Other Essays" also demonstrates his breadth of knowledge and dedication to utilizing literature as a tool for social and political reform.