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Lectures on Poetry: Read in the Schools of Natural Philosophy at Oxford

by Joseph Trapp

Level C2 · ProficientPoetry19 chapters
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Delve into the intricate art of poetry as explored through engaging lectures that balance classical wisdom with original insight. Discover the delicate interplay of style, wit, and expression that shapes the timeless beauty and power of poetic language.

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Contents

19 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02The Translator's Advertisement.
03The Author's Preface.
04ERRATA.
05LECTURE I.
06LECTURE II, and III. Of the Nature and Origin of Poetry in general.
07LECTURE IV, V, VI, VII. Of the Style of Poetry.
08LECTURE VIII, IX, X, XI. Of the Beauty of Thought in Poetry; or of Elegance and Sublimity.
09LECTURE XII. Of Epigram, and other lighter Species of Poetry.
10LECTURE XIII.Of Elegy.
11LECTURE XIV.Of Pastorals.
12LECTURE XV. Of Didactic or Preceptive Poetry.

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