The Art Of English Poesie (1589) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781166095703)

""The Art of English Poesie"" is a book written by George Puttenham in 1589. It is a treatise on the art of poetry and provides a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of writing in the English language. The book discusses the various forms of poetry, including sonnets, odes, and ballads, and provides examples of each. It also explores the use of language, meter, and rhyme in poetry, as well as the importance of style and tone. Puttenham draws on the works of famous poets such as Chaucer, Spenser, and Shakespeare to illustrate his points and provide inspiration for aspiring poets. ""The Art of English Poesie"" is considered an important work in the development of English literature and is still studied and referenced by scholars today.Contrived Into Three Books, The First Of Poets And Poesie, The Second Of Proportion, The Third Of Ornament.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: George Puttenham
ISBN-10: 1166095703
ISBN-13: 9781166095703
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 308
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.37lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d