Poetry As A Representative Art: An Essay In Comparative Aesthetics (1899)

By George Lansing Raymond

Book Overview

""Poetry As A Representative Art: An Essay In Comparative Aesthetics"" is a book written by George Lansing Raymond and published in 1899. In this book, Raymond explores the nature of poetry as an art form and its role in representing the world around us. He argues that poetry is not simply a form of self-expression, but rather a means of representing the world in a unique and meaningful way. Raymond draws on examples from classical and modern poetry to illustrate his points and compares poetry to other forms of art, such as painting and music. He also discusses the relationship between poetry and language, and the importance of form and structure in poetry. Overall, ""Poetry As A Representative Art"" is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature and value of poetry as an art form. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the aesthetics of poetry and the role of art in society.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: 1437133851
• ISBN13: 9781437133851
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"