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The Prelude to Poetry & the English Poets in Defence and Praise of Their Own Art
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Letters & EssaysLiterary CriticismPoetry Criticism
ISBN13: 9781025918518
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Prelude to Poetry & the English Poets in Defence and Praise of Their Own Art is an essential anthology that brings together the most influential voices in English literature to discuss the nature, purpose, and beauty of poetic expression. This collection serves as a definitive survey of poetics, featuring seminal treatises, prefaces, and essays where poets themselves act as critics and champions of their craft.
From Sir Philip Sidney's foundational arguments to the visionary insights of Percy Bysshe Shelley and William Wordsworth, the volume traces the evolution of literary theory across several centuries. These writings provide an intimate look into the creative minds of the masters, offering profound reflections on the role of the poet in society and the transformative power of language. Readers will encounter passionate defenses of the imagination and technical explorations of meter and form, all written with the eloquence one expects from the finest practitioners of the English language.
This work remains a cornerstone for students of literature and aspiring writers, offering timeless wisdom on the artistic process. By collecting these diverse perspectives into a single volume, The Prelude to Poetry offers a comprehensive overview of how the English poetic tradition has defined and redefined itself through the ages.
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