The Future of English Poetry by Edmund Gosse
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"The Future of English Poetry" by Edmund Gosse is a philosophical examination written in the early 20th century. This work takes the form of a discourse or essay, analyzing the trajectory and potential developments of English poetry over the coming century. Gosse delves into the intrinsic nature and ongoing relevance of poetry, positing that it remains a dynamic and undying art form capable of evolution amidst shifting cultural landscapes. In this treatise,
Gosse articulates various complexities faced by English poetry, including the struggle for originality in a saturated linguistic environment and the challenge of embracing new themes beyond traditional lyrical expressions. He anticipates a movement toward symbolic and intricate expressions, albeit at the risk of sacrificing directness and accessibility. Moreover, Gosse speculates that future poets will increasingly focus on personal introspection, emotional depth, and dramatization of life experiences while wrestling with the impulses imposed by society. Overall, the essay inspires contemplation about the resilience of poetry and its ability to adapt, even as it grapples with conventions and the expectations of both contemporary and future audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Gosse, Edmund, 1849-1928 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | e22000366 |
| Title | The Future of English Poetry |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Meredith Bach and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (www.archive.org/details/toronto) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English poetry -- History and criticism |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32477 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-32477-7 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 442 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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