Apologie for Poetrie, 1595 (1901)

Apologie for Poetrie is a book written by Sir Philip Sidney in 1595. It is a defense of poetry as a noble and important art form, and argues against the prevailing view that poetry is frivolous and corrupting. The book is divided into three sections: the first discusses the nature and purpose of poetry, the second addresses the question of whether poetry is morally beneficial or harmful, and the third defends poetry against its critics. Sidney draws on a wide range of classical and contemporary sources to support his arguments, and his writing is characterized by its eloquence, wit, and erudition. The book is considered a landmark in the history of literary criticism, and has had a lasting influence on the way that poetry is understood and valued. This edition of Apologie for Poetrie was published in 1901 and includes an introduction by Henry Morley.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.