The Bridling of Pegasus: Prose Papers on Poetry by Alfred Austin

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Author Austin, Alfred, 1835-1913
LoC No. 67022053
Title The Bridling of Pegasus: Prose Papers on Poetry
Note Reading ease score: 59.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "The Bridling of Pegasus: Prose Papers on Poetry" by Alfred Austin is a collection of essays exploring the principles of poetry, written in the early 20th century. The author, who served as Poet Laureate of England, analyzes various elements of poetry, arguing for the adherence to established canons of literary criticism, emphasizing the necessity of musicality and clarity in poetic works. Through his writings, Austin seeks to clarify the confusion that contemporary literary criticism has created in the public perception of poetry. The opening of the book introduces the central premise that the decline of authoritative literary standards has led to a diluted understanding of what constitutes great poetry. Austin vividly argues that true poetry must possess both melodiousness and lucidity, suggesting that the essential qualities of great poets and their works have been overshadowed by an influx of lesser talents. He sets out to restore the concept of enduring standards in poetry, illustrating his points with references to historical poets and their lasting influence, emphasizing the need for clarity in understanding poetic texts without the obscurity that has unfortunately emerged in modern literary critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 35394
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Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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