A Defense Of Poetry, Music And Stage-Plays

""A Defense of Poetry, Music and Stage-Plays"" is a literary treatise written by Thomas Lodge, a prominent English writer and physician of the Elizabethan era. The book was first published in 1579 and is considered to be one of the earliest pieces of English literary criticism.In the book, Lodge defends the value and importance of poetry, music, and stage-plays as essential components of human culture and society. He argues that these forms of artistic expression have the power to inspire, educate, and entertain people, and that they play a crucial role in shaping the moral and intellectual development of individuals and communities.Lodge also explores the nature of poetry and its relationship with other art forms, including music and drama. He examines the different styles and genres of poetry, such as pastoral, epic, and lyric, and discusses the various techniques and devices used by poets to create their works.Throughout the book, Lodge draws on examples from classical literature and contemporary English poetry to illustrate his arguments and demonstrate the power and beauty of poetry, music, and stage-plays.Overall, ""A Defense of Poetry, Music and Stage-Plays"" is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the importance of the arts in human society, and a testament to the enduring value of literature and culture.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.