Aspects Of Poetry: Being Lectures Delivered At Oxford (1882) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164581376)

Aspects of Poetry: Being Lectures Delivered at Oxford (1882) is a book written by John Campbell Shairp. This book is a collection of lectures that were delivered by the author at Oxford University in 1882. The lectures explore various aspects of poetry, including its nature, its purpose, and its relation to other forms of art. The book is divided into seven chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of poetry. The first chapter discusses the nature of poetry and its relation to language. The second chapter explores the idea of poetic imagination and its role in creating poetry. The third chapter discusses the relationship between poetry and nature. The fourth chapter examines the role of poetry in society and its ability to inspire and uplift. The fifth chapter looks at the relationship between poetry and music. The sixth chapter explores the idea of the poet as a teacher and the importance of poetry in education. The final chapter examines the role of poetry in religion and its ability to express spiritual truths. Throughout the book, Shairp draws on examples from a wide range of poets, including Shakespeare, Wordsworth, and Tennyson, to illustrate his points. Aspects of Poetry is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the nature and purpose of poetry, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of poetry.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.

Author: John Campbell Shairp
ISBN-10: 1164581376
ISBN-13: 9781164581376
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 412
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.21lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.84d