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Author: J. A. Burrow Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1139472860 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 13
Book Description
One of the chief functions of poetry in Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance was to praise gods, people and things. Heroes and kings were glorified in many varieties of praise, and the arts of encomium and panegyric were codified by classical rhetoricians and later by writers on poetry. J. A. Burrow's study spans over two thousand years, from Pindar to Christopher Logue, but its main concern is with the English poetry of the Middle Ages, a period when praise poetry flourished. He argues that the 'decline of praise' in English literature since the seventeenth century, which has meant that modern readers and critics find it hard to appreciate this kind of poetry. This erudite but accessible account by a leading scholar of medieval literature shows why the poetry of praise was once so popular, and why it is still worth reading today.
Author: J. A. Burrow Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1139472860 Category : Literary Criticism Languages : en Pages : 13
Book Description
One of the chief functions of poetry in Antiquity, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance was to praise gods, people and things. Heroes and kings were glorified in many varieties of praise, and the arts of encomium and panegyric were codified by classical rhetoricians and later by writers on poetry. J. A. Burrow's study spans over two thousand years, from Pindar to Christopher Logue, but its main concern is with the English poetry of the Middle Ages, a period when praise poetry flourished. He argues that the 'decline of praise' in English literature since the seventeenth century, which has meant that modern readers and critics find it hard to appreciate this kind of poetry. This erudite but accessible account by a leading scholar of medieval literature shows why the poetry of praise was once so popular, and why it is still worth reading today.
Author: Olʹga Sedakova Publisher: ISBN: 9781940953021 Category : Literary Collections Languages : en Pages : 0
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At an early age, Olga Sedakova began writing poetry and, by the 1970s, had joined up with other members of Russia's underground second culture' to create a vibrant literary movement - one that was at odds with the political powers that be. This conflict prevented Sedakova's books from being published in the U.S.S.R., they were only available as hand written books. But now Sedakova has published 27 volumes of verse and prose. This is a unique introduction to her work, bringing together a memoir-essay and two poetic works.'
Author: Pamela Michael Publisher: Heyday ISBN: Category : Art Languages : en Pages : 100
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Extraordinary examples of children's creativity Water--in all its splendid forms--is the subject and inspiration behind the alluring artwork and astounding poetry presented in River of Words: Images and Poetry in Praise of Water. Rivers, lakes, oceans, rain, and tears come alive in pages of verse and full-color art. This collection is all the more remarkable because it was created by surprisingly young poets and artists. Culled from the annual River of Words(TM) art and poetry contest, here is an exceptional selection of creative work from young people (ages 5-19) across America and around the world. Both children and adults will appreciate and enjoy the creative results of children experiencing and exploring water as part of the environment. River of Words: Images and Poetry in Praise of Water offers all of us a visual and visceral experience. An epilogue by Pamela Michael, addressed to parents and teachers, discusses how to inspire great art and poetry from kids. River of Words(TM) was co-founded in 1995 by Robert Hass, U.S. Poet Laureate (1995-1997), and writer Pamela Michael to promote literacy, the arts, and environmental awareness. River of Words conducts an annual international poetry and art contest for students K-12. To learn more, visit them at www.riverofwords.org.
Author: Rodney Gómez Publisher: ISBN: 9781949039139 Category : Languages : en Pages :
Book Description
Rodney Gómez's Arsenal With Praise Song somehow manages to yoke together lament and celebration, reproach and veneration across the borders of eras and nations. Set in the stark desert landscape of the México-U.S. border all too familiar to so many refugees and migrants, these poems scrutinize human bodies and the body of the earth as the sites of great injustices and violences-political, social, and spiritual-and as the vehicles that carry our collective legacy generation to generation.
Author: Cheryl Dumesnil Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press ISBN: 0822978288 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 88
Book Description
The poems in this collection are the proverbial spring bulbs abandoned in the basement, growing toward a slim crack of sunlight. They are both aware of the limitations of social structures and forcefully committed to breaking out of those traps, urging toward a better way of living. The characters in these poems resist the twenty-first century’s prescription for a life of emotional-spiritual bankruptcy, reaching toward an ever-elusive glimmer on the horizon.
Author: Shane Anders Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 0595423310 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 132
Book Description
Most people would define poetry as the rhythm of words or the rambling of one's thoughts. To me, it is not just making words rhyme or the ramblings of thoughts, but rather, putting into words and expressing the deepest feelings of a person's heart. To be enjoyed, poems do not have to contain any type of rhythmic beat, but rather, an arrangement of verses to convey to us beauty and eloquence. For example, Hebrew poetry in the Old Testament, from the book of Job through Song of Solomon, was written to show us the love, wisdom and the awesome power of the almighty God. The poems which I have written were inspired from verses recorded in the Bible. It is my hope that this book will encourage the Christian believer to develop and exercise a spiritual discipline in their every day walk with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Author: Curtis La Sage, Jr. Publisher: Xlibris Corporation ISBN: 1453520295 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 105
Book Description
The poems are a grand mix of serious and crazy—each with genuine praise-for-God intent. They cover quite a range of themes. Nature, science, psychology, and even politics are scrutinized. Keep your vocabulary sharp and your imagination intact. I intended this work to boost your faith and increase your love of God. I believe God has a marvelous sense of humor; hopefully yours will be activated as you partake of these cheerful expressions of appreciation for Jesus. The pictures are from original watercolor paintings I have done, each extols the natural handiwork of God!
Author: Clara Burghelea Publisher: ISBN: 9781838402556 Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 98
Book Description
This is Clara Burghelea's second full collection of poetry. Clare is a Romanian-born poet with an MFA in Poetry from Adelphi University. Recipient of the Robert Muroff Poetry Award, her poems and translations appeared in Ambit, Waxwing, The Cortland Review and elsewhere. Her collection The Flavor of The Other was published in 2020 with Dos Madres Press. She is the Translation/International Poetry Editor of The Blue Nib Literary Magazine.
Author: J. A. Burrow
Author: J. A. Burrow
Author: Olʹga Sedakova
Author: Pamela Michael
Author: Rodney Gómez
Author: Cheryl Dumesnil
Author: Shane Anders
Author: Curtis La Sage, Jr.
Author: Marilyn Nelson
Author: Clara Burghelea
Author: Joshua Robbins