Nature-Study: Or The Art Of Attaining Those Excellencies In Poetry And Eloquence Which Are Mainly Dependent On The Manifold Influenc

By Henry Dircks

Book Overview

Nature-Study: Or The Art Of Attaining Those Excellencies In Poetry And Eloquence Which Are Mainly Dependent On The Manifold Influences Of Universal Nature, written by Henry Dircks and published in 1869, is a comprehensive guide to the study of nature and its influence on art and literature. The book explores the various aspects of nature, including its physical properties, its impact on human emotions and imagination, and its role in shaping language and culture. The author provides numerous examples from poetry and literature to illustrate how nature has been a source of inspiration for writers throughout history. Dircks also discusses the importance of observing nature firsthand and offers practical advice on how to conduct nature-study, including tips on how to identify different plants and animals, and how to keep a nature journal. The book is aimed at students of literature and poetry, as well as anyone interested in the natural world and its relationship to human creativity. It provides a fascinating insight into the ways in which nature has influenced art and culture throughout history, and how it continues to inspire us today.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: 1163917532
• ISBN13: 9781163917534
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"