The Art Of English Poesie (1589) - Paperback

by George Puttenham (Author), Edward Arber (Other)

The Art Of English Poesie is a treatise on the art of poetry written by George Puttenham in 1589. The book is divided into three parts, each of which deals with a different aspect of poetry. The first part discusses the nature of poetry, the qualities of a good poet, and the different types of poetry. The second part focuses on the different forms of poetry, including sonnets, odes, and epigrams. The third and final part of the book deals with the language of poetry, including the use of figurative language, rhyme, and meter. Throughout the book, Puttenham provides examples of poetry from both ancient and contemporary writers, and offers his own opinions on what makes a poem successful. The Art Of English Poesie is considered an important work in the history of English literature, as it helped to establish the rules and conventions of English poetry during the Renaissance period.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.