Poetry: A Very Short Introduction

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  • Poetry: A Very Short Introduction Book Detail

  • Author : Bernard O'Donoghue
  • Release Date : 2019-09-26
  • Publisher : Oxford University Press
  • Genre : Literary Criticism
  • Pages : 143
  • ISBN 13 : 0192545280
  • File Size : 11,11 MB
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Poetry: A Very Short Introduction by Bernard O'Donoghue PDF Summary

Book Description: Poetry, arguably, has a greater range of conceptual meaning than perhaps any other term in English. At the most basic level everyone can recognise it—it is a kind of literature that uses special linguistic devices of organization and expression for aesthetic effect. However, far grander claims have been made for poetry than this—such as Shelley's that the poets 'are the unacknowledged legislators of the world', and that poetry is 'a higher truth'. In this Very Short Introduction, Bernard O'Donoghue provides a fascinating look at the many different forms of writing which have been called 'poetry'—from the Greeks to the present day. As well as questioning what poetry is, he asks what poetry is for, and considers contemporary debates on its value. Is there a universality to poetry? And does it have a duty of public utility and responsibility? ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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