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The Art of Poetry: The Poetical Treatises of Horace, Vida, and Boileau With Translations by Howes, Pitt and Soame
Hardcover
Literary CriticismPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781025282336
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.51
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Art of Poetry brings together three of the most influential treatises on the craft of verse: Horace's Ars Poetica, Marco Girolamo Vida's De Arte Poetica, and Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux's L'Art Poétique. Compiled and edited by Albert S. Cook, this volume offers a unique comparative perspective on the development of literary theory from classical Rome through the Renaissance and into the seventeenth century.
This collection features standard translations by Howes, Pitt, and Soame, making the complex dictates of formal poetry accessible to students and scholars alike. Horace's foundational work establishes the essential principles of unity and decorum, while Vida explores the divine inspiration and technical rigor required of the poet during the humanistic revival of the Renaissance. Boileau's contribution represents the pinnacle of Neoclassical thought, emphasizing reason, clarity, and the strict adherence to genre conventions. Together, these works provide an indispensable roadmap for understanding the evolution of Western aesthetics and the enduring standards of poetic excellence.
Perfect for students of literature, practicing poets, and historians of ideas, The Art of Poetry remains a cornerstone text for anyone seeking to master the formal elements and historical foundations of the written word.
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