The Art of Poetry
William Paton Ker
- 14 februari 2026
- 9781025281698
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"The Art of Poetry" is a profound series of seven lectures delivered by the esteemed scholar William Paton Ker between 1920 and 1922. This collection offers an illuminating exploration into the essence of poetic expression, examining the historical and structural elements that have shaped the Western literary tradition. Ker's analysis spans a diverse range of topics, from the visionary works of Percy Bysshe Shelley to the complexities of Milton's "Samson Agonistes" and the philosophical underpinnings of the romantic movement.Throughout these lectures, Ker demonstrates a remarkable ability to synthesize historical context with keen critical insight. By investigating subjects such as the "Romantic Fallacies" and the structural beauty of the "Divina Commedia," the author provides a comprehensive overview of how poetry functions as both a technical craft and a vital cultural medium. This work serves as a significant contribution to literary scholarship, offering readers a deeper understanding of the evolution of verse and the enduring power of the poetic form. Students, scholars, and admirers of classical and modern literature will find Ker's erudition and elegant prose an invaluable guide to the intricacies of the craft.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.