A Critical Fable (1922)

""A Critical Fable"" is a satirical novella written by American poet and critic, Amy Lowell, in 1922. The book is a witty and biting commentary on the literary scene of the time, particularly the modernist movement, which was gaining popularity. The story is set in a fictional kingdom called Morlandia, where the king is a literary critic who rules over a court of poets and writers. The king is a harsh critic who believes that poetry should be only about beauty and form, and he despises the new experimental styles of modernist poets. His court is filled with sycophants who echo his opinions, except for one young poet named Perdita. Perdita is a modernist poet who believes that poetry should be about the real world and the emotions of everyday life. She is ostracized by the court and ridiculed by the king, who sees her as a threat to his authority. However, when a group of rebels threatens to overthrow the kingdom, Perdita's poetry becomes a source of inspiration and hope for the people. Through this fable, Lowell critiques the narrow-mindedness of literary critics and the need for new and innovative forms of expression. She also celebrates the power of poetry to inspire and unite people in times of crisis. ""A Critical Fable"" is a humorous and thought-provoking work that continues to be relevant today.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.