The Poet As Philosopher: A Study Of Three Philosophical Poems: Nosce Teipsum; The Essay On Man; In Memoriam (1921)

By Mabel Dodge Holmes

Book Overview

""The Poet As Philosopher: A Study Of Three Philosophical Poems: Nosce Teipsum; The Essay On Man; In Memoriam (1921)"" is a literary work written by Mabel Dodge Holmes. This book is an in-depth analysis of three philosophical poems that explore some of the most fundamental questions of human existence. The three poems studied in this book are ""Nosce Teipsum"" by Sir John Davies, ""The Essay on Man"" by Alexander Pope, and ""In Memoriam"" by Alfred Lord Tennyson.The book offers a comprehensive and detailed examination of these poems, exploring the philosophical themes and ideas that they present. It delves into the historical and cultural context in which these poems were written, and analyzes the literary techniques and devices used by the poets to convey their ideas.""The Poet As Philosopher"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of literature and philosophy. It provides a fascinating insight into the ways in which poets have grappled with some of the most profound questions of human existence, and how they have used their art to explore and express these ideas. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of the relationship between poetry and philosophy.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: 1163893889
• ISBN13: 9781163893883
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"