The Arte of English Poesie by George Puttenham
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"The Arte of English Poesie" by George Puttenham is a treatise on the principles of poetry written in the late 16th century. This work explores the nature and purpose of poetry, defining the roles of poets and the various forms of poetic expression, while also arguing for the legitimacy of English poetry in the same regard as Latin and Greek poetry. Puttenham seeks to establish poetry as a noble art, essential for
civil society and moral instruction. At the start of the text, the author introduces the concept of a poet as a "maker" and discusses the divine qualities imbued in the art of poetry, asserting that it encompasses both creation and imitation. He emphasizes the historical significance of poets as foundational figures in early civilizations, claiming they were the first priests, legislators, and philosophers. There is a clear call to recognize poetry as both an art form with rules and regulations and a vital vehicle for moral instruction, reflective of cultural values and human experience. Through rich examples, he sets the stage for a deeper examination of poetic forms, their functions, and their historical evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Puttenham, George, 1529-1590 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Arte of English Poesie |
| Credits | Produced by Bibliothèque nationale de France, Greg Lindahl, Charles Bidwell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Poetry -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | English poetry -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16420 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 823 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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