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Sidney: A Defence of Poetry by Jan van Dorsten is a scholarly study and edition of Sir Philip Sidney’s famous Renaissance essay A Defence of Poesy. The book examines Sidney’s arguments about the value and purpose of poetry, especially his claim that poetry is a powerful form of imaginative and moral instruction. It places Sidney’s ideas in their historical and intellectual context, exploring how they reflect Renaissance humanism and debates about literature, creativity, and truth.

Sidney: A Defence of Poetry - Jan Van Dorsten

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  • Genres:

    Non-Fiction

  • Book Condition:

    Old

  • Book Type:

    Paperback

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