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The Science of Poetry and The Philosophy of Language

The Science of Poetry and The Philosophy of Language

Maxim, Hudson
Oberhardt, William

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PhilosophyLinguisticsPoetry Criticism

ISBN10: 1417939915
ISBN13: 9781417939916
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 26 2004
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.76 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Science of Poetry and The Philosophy of Language by Maxim, Hudson is a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between poetry and language. The book delves into the science behind poetry, examining the ways in which language is used to create meaning and evoke emotion. It also delves into the philosophy of language, exploring the ways in which language shapes our understanding of the world around us. The book is divided into several sections, each of which explores a different aspect of poetry and language. The first section examines the history of poetry and the ways in which it has evolved over time. The second section focuses on the science of poetry, examining the ways in which language is used to create meaning and evoke emotion. The third section explores the philosophy of language, examining the ways in which language shapes our understanding of the world around us. Throughout the book, Maxim, Hudson draws on examples from a wide range of poets and literary traditions, from Shakespeare to contemporary poets. He also draws on insights from linguistics, psychology, and philosophy to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between poetry and language. Overall, The Science of Poetry and The Philosophy of Language is an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of the ways in which language and poetry shape our understanding of the world around us. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the power of language and the art of poetry.1910. Contents: Foundation Principles; The Evolution of Analogical Speech; The Crossing of the Rubicon of Trope Separating Man from the Brute; What is Poetry?; What Poetry Is Not; Potentry; Application of the Fundamental Principles of Composition and Rhetoric-Potentry, Tropetry, Literatry, Tro-Potentry, Tem-Potentry, and Tro-tem-potentry; The Dynamics of Human Speech; The Philosophy of English Verse (Tem-Potentry); Tropetry (Poetry); Applied Tro-tem-potentry (Verse-Poetry); Applied Tro-potentry (Elocution-Eloquence-Oratory); and Great Poetic Lines.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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