Sidney’s definition of poetry: “Poesy, therefore, is an art of imitation, for so Aristotle termeth it in…
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The contribution of Philip Sidney in English literature isn’t deniable; he holds a distinguished place amongst different…
In “An Apology for Poetry,” Sir Philip Sidney attempts to reassert the primary importance of literature to…
Among the English critics, Philip Sidney holds a significant place. His Apology for Poetry is a spirited…
Sidney has devoted plenty of space in his essay to discussing the comparative merits of poetry on…
Thomas Stearns Eliot, the writer of Tradition and Individual Talent, is perhaps the greatest English poet, critic,…
Matthew Arnold’s other essay, “The Function of Criticism at Present Time,” written thirteen years after the preface,…
Matthew Arnold, the great poet-critic, was born at Laleham in Middlesex’s country on 24th December 1822. Arnold…