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basic texts for the understanding of classical literature. The selections illustrate the philosopher Plato’s poetic surprising exclusion of poets from his ideal republic. In his Poetics Aristotle’s response points to the works of the great Greek dramatists, to defend the value of art. Horace’s poetry is a living understanding Practitioners Guide, a sort of poetic craftsmanship rooted wisdom, ethics, promotion and decency. . . . more>>
To the ancients (Greeks and Romans for the most part), the most important literature of
said was poetry, poetry, but was
not only what we think of him as a trend. For
Veterans, was primarily lyric drama (tragedy and comedy
),
because their dramas
poetry, prose, poetry (poems, songs were written less ), I like poetry, Poetry and Sacred Choral Songs
(odes and hymns).
sources of inspiration for all this creativity,
in their faith, was the god Apollo (Lord of the Lyre, a kind of harp balanced arm with his fingers torn
be < , br> non-participation of the hand) and 9
female deities, who served under his care and protection,
the Muses. Most of the Muses came to the specific
inspiring a particular kind of poetry:
Euterpe (lyric poetry), Thalia (comedy and drama, poetry, poetry about romance
shepherds and herds and Countryfied
amateur), Melpomene (tragedy poetry), Terpsichore
(choral and dance), Erato (love poetry);
Polyhymnia (sacred poetry) and Calliope (poetry epic). The prison chief
, where the Muses were believed
Mt Helicon in Greece, but sometimes they were
also thought to live on the mountain. Parnassos (in ancient Greece
). The Romans wanted to keep most
Muses as a residence on the mountain. Parnassus.
This volume is a collection of what are considered the best
writing of “literary criticism” – or rather,
poetic criticism of ancient Greek and Roman. The parts of these ancient authors
presented in order if the author lived and wrote
– This is the line of command for parts
Plato (with the dialogue Ion * *
, and sections of the work * * Republic, the
lot of poetry and poets, the role that art should
in educating citizens of the Republic,
, and the possible impact of poetry on the ethics of the game,
morality and lifestyles of citizens of the Republic);
Aristotle (with his work * * Poetics, dealing primarily with
tragic drama, poetry, purpose, its effects –
and epic poetry, and a comparison of the tragedy and epic
) from the Latin poet Horace (Epistle Verse [!!!]
discuss poetry on poetry *) and Longinus’s
treaty * * About the sublime, the book deals with both poetry and prose
– and style: is shown how the
work, his choice of prose or poetry
; type whose use of language, his use of artistic effects
[and concerns] – Longin us gives the start of the
real literary criticism of a work together, the analysis
not only the parties’ “, but the effect of
over as a work of Art.
It surely go much further and deeper than “any moment now
” criticism
two thumbs up and thumbs down. . . Or I think we like it or not, I
like her. This is an intelligent, insightful
, the criteria for self-test and
turning a critical examination of the artwork too. His
is a combination of philosophical reflection
aesthetics (what is right and why it is so beautiful?
What they actually do or not beautiful?
As its effect will produce the beauty of the viewer
?) –
and psychological examination of the viewer and what is happening in his
following research, collection , “participation”
interacting with the artwork. Then we
some really delicious waters – we are not
mere “observers”, but also a dependency among participants with work and magic effects (Answers
work is a part of artistic creation, too!). Finally
Horace
many wonderful things in his work, I just want this quote: “Poets aim either to benefit
explain [to provide insight, understanding, compassion < br>], or demand fun [, dialogue with effect from
, subtle ideas, words, sounds, images]. ***
Man] [or a woman who does not have the practical advantages utility
mix [but mental and spiritual deepening and
] understanding opened eyes with joy
everybody wins applause [applause, shouts, clapping
seat, sighs of admiration for him delights ...],
readers listeners [] When the educated. “
– Horace, * on poetry. * * * * * * * * * * The
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