The Beginnings of Poetry by Francis Barton Gummere
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| Author | Gummere, Francis Barton, 1855-1919 |
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| Title | The Beginnings of Poetry |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Beginnings of Poetry" by Francis Barton Gummere is a scholarly work that examines the origins of poetry as a social institution, written in the early 20th century. Gummere's study focuses on how poetry emerged within human culture, rather than its artistic qualities or origins in psychological impulses. This exploration seeks to map the evolution and societal functions of poetry throughout history. The opening of the book outlines Gummere's purpose and methodology, asserting that he aims to explore poetry not as mere artistic expression but as a significant element of human life. He clarifies that the work will engage with the historical and comparative treatment of poetry, emphasizing rhythm as a fundamental characteristic. Gummere indicates that he will transcend traditional discussions about poetry’s definition and significance, opting instead to analyze documented instances of poetry to reveal how it functioned within early communal societies. The emphasis on poetry as a social construct sets the stage for further examination in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | English poetry -- Old English, ca. 450-1100 |
| Subject | Poetry, Medieval |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60662 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 15, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 141 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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