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Poetry for Poetry's Sake
Paperback
General ReferencePoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781023024914
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.11
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A foundational work of literary criticism, A. C. Bradley's Poetry for Poetry's Sake explores the intrinsic value of poetry and its detachment from didactic or moralistic purposes. This meticulously prepared edition of Bradley's inaugural lecture, delivered in 1901, delves into the concept of aesthetics and champions the art for art's sake movement. Bradley argues for the appreciation of poetry based on its inherent beauty and artistic merit, rather than its usefulness or message.
A significant contribution to the study of poetry, this text offers valuable insights into the nature of poetic expression and the principles of literary analysis. Ideal for students and enthusiasts of poetry alike, Poetry for Poetry's Sake remains a relevant and thought-provoking examination of what constitutes true poetic art. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in literary criticism and the enduring power of verse.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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