Religio Poetae, Etc. (1907)

by Coventry Patmore

Book Overview

Religio Poetae, Etc. is a book written by Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore and published in 1907. The book is a collection of essays and poems that explore the relationship between religion and poetry. Patmore argues that poetry is a form of religious expression, and that the poet is a kind of prophet who communicates divine truths through his or her art. The book includes essays on topics such as the nature of poetry, the role of the poet in society,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167197887
• ISBN13: 9781167197888
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"