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Thamyris: Or Is There a Future for Poetry?
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Literary CriticismPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry
ISBN13: 9781026033500
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 104
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.22 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Thamyris or Is There a Future for Poetry? is a compelling examination of the state and survival of poetic art in the early twentieth century. Written by the esteemed poet and translator R.C. Trevelyan, this work addresses the perceived crisis of poetry during a period of rapid social and intellectual change. Drawing its title from the legendary Thracian singer of Greek mythology, the essay explores whether the ancient traditions of verse can endure in an age increasingly dominated by prose and scientific inquiry.
Trevelyan investigates the evolving relationship between the poet and their audience, analyzing the technical challenges of modern meter and the shift away from oral performance. He provides a thoughtful critique of contemporary literary trends, questioning whether poetry must reinvent itself or return to its classical roots to remain relevant. This work offers invaluable insights into the aesthetic debates of the interwar period and remains a significant contribution to the philosophy of literature. Readers interested in the mechanics of verse and the cultural role of the artist will find this a provocative and timeless reflection on the enduring power of the human voice.
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