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The Beginnings of Poetry
Hardcover
Medieval & Renaissance HistoryLiterary CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781023469333
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 362
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Explore the roots of poetic expression with The Beginnings of Poetry, a foundational work by Francis Barton Gummere. This meticulously prepared edition delves into the rich history of medieval poetry, examining the ballads and folk poetry that formed the bedrock of European literary tradition.
Gummere illuminates the vital role of oral tradition in shaping these early forms, offering insights into the cultural context and artistic impulses that gave rise to enduring poetic forms. Journey back to a time when poetry was a living, breathing part of everyday life, passed down through generations. This volume offers a valuable perspective on the development of European poetry and medieval literature, and will appeal to anyone interested in understanding the ancient and classical origins of literary forms. The Beginnings of Poetry provides a window into the very soul of human expression.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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