An Essay on the Lyric Poetry of the Ancients by John Ogilvie

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Author Ogilvie, John, 1732-1813
Commentator Jackson, Wallace, 1930-
Title An Essay on the Lyric Poetry of the Ancients
Credits Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner, Joe Cooper, Diane
Nelson Jones, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "An Essay on the Lyric Poetry of the Ancients" by John Ogilvie is a scholarly treatise on the characteristics and evolution of ancient lyric poetry written in the 18th century. The text delves into the fundamental principles of how lyric poetry was created and understood in ancient times, examining the interrelationship between reason and imagination in poetic composition. Ogilvie argues for the significance of both faculties in achieving a balance for poetic expression, laying out distinctions between different forms of poetry. The opening of the essay introduces Ogilvie's exploration of the psychological aspects of poetic creation, highlighting the importance of combining reason and imagination. He begins by discussing the origins of poetry in imitation and harmony, envisioning lyric poetry as an earlier art form that seeks to evoke admiration rather than merely represent external realities. This section sets the stage for the deeper inquiries that follow, emphasizing that the lyrical genre is marked by its flowery language and emotional depth, which allow it to resonate with audiences on a personal and universal level. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Classical poetry -- History and criticism
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EBook-No. 25008
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Most Recently Updated Mar 28, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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