A Study of Poetry by Bliss Perry
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"A Study of Poetry" by Bliss Perry is a scholarly examination of poetry, likely written in the early 20th century. The work introduces a genetic method of analyzing poetry, emphasizing the interconnected processes of impression, imaginative transformation, and expression. It aims to elucidate the nature of poetic creation and its aesthetic principles, particularly focusing on the lyric form, which captures the contemporary reader's interest in poetry. The opening portion of the book
sets the stage for an exploration of poetry's significance in human experience by juxtaposing the poet's artistic process with everyday observations, such as a woman gardening. Perry's reflections on the transformative power of poetry suggest that it transcends mere expression and taps into deeper emotional truths. He acknowledges the complexity of poetic study, recognizing various influences from aesthetics, history, and the arts. Moreover, he discusses the integral role of the imagination in poetry, alluding to aesthetic inquiries from ancient Greek philosophy to modern interpretations, positing that true poetry involves a synthesis of various sensory and emotional experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Perry, Bliss, 1860-1954 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Study of Poetry |
| Credits | Produced by Eric Eldred, Charles Bidwell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8221 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 518 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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