Lectures on Poetry by Joseph Trapp

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Author Trapp, Joseph, 1679-1747
Uniform Title Prælectiones poeticae. English
Title Lectures on Poetry
Read in the Schools of Natural Philosophy at Oxford
Note Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Lectures on Poetry" by Joseph Trapp is a scholarly work written in the mid-18th century. This collection of lectures, delivered at Oxford, explores the art and principles of poetry, emphasizing its significance and the depth of its craft. The book is likely to appeal to readers interested in the study of literature, particularly those who seek to understand the rules and aesthetic values that underpin poetic expression. The opening of the text sets the stage for Trapp’s exploration of poetry as an esteemed and noble pursuit that merits serious study in academia. He expresses gratitude to those responsible for establishing this academic position and recognizes the complex nature of poetry, highlighting its historical, philosophical, and aesthetic dimensions. Trapp argues that poetry is not only an art form that imitates nature and human emotion but also holds deep connections to morality, virtue, and the divine. He addresses the challenges of defining poetry while preparing to delve into specific genres and principles, suggesting that poetry serves both to instruct and to delight its audience—a theme that will likely resonate throughout the lectures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Poetry -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 45420
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