A Defence of Poesie and Poems: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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A Defence of Poesie and Poems is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Sidney, Philip (1554–1586).
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"A Defence of Poesie and Poems" by Philip Sidney is a work of literary criticism written around 1580 and published in 1595. Sidney argues that poetry surpasses both history and philosophy in inspiring readers toward virtue by combining historical liveliness with ethical purpose. Responding to attacks on poetry, including Stephen Gosson's critique of the English stage, Sidney defends poetry's noble place in society through its power to teach and delight. This groundbreaking essay became England's first philosophical defense of imaginative literature during the Renaissance.
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- Title: A Defence of Poesie and Poems
- Author credits: Sidney, Philip (1554–1586)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Poetry -- Early works to 1800
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
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