The Art Of Poetry An Epistle To The Pisos

By Giovanni Raiberti, William Popple, Horácio, et al.

Book Overview

The Art of Poetry is a classic work of literary criticism written by the ancient Roman poet Horace. Also known as Ars Poetica or Epistle to the Pisos, the book is a guide to writing poetry and provides advice on the principles of good poetry. It is a treatise on the art of poetry, covering topics such as the importance of clarity, the use of metaphors, the role of the poet, and the need for balance and harmony in poetry. Horace draws on his own experiences as a poet to provide practical advice to aspiring writers. The book is considered a seminal work in the history of literary criticism and has been widely studied and admired for its insights into 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419152696
• ISBN13: 9781419152696
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.6" x 9.2"