Interpretations of Poetry and Religion

""Interpretations of Poetry and Religion"" is a collection of essays by the renowned philosopher and literary critic, George Santayana. The book explores the relationship between poetry and religion, and how they both play a crucial role in shaping human experience and understanding. Santayana delves into various aspects of poetry, including its form, language, and imagery, and how these elements contribute to its power to inspire and move us. He also examines the role of religion in shaping our beliefs, values, and sense of purpose, and how it has influenced the development of art and literature throughout history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of poetry and religion, and how they shape our understanding of the world around us.1900. Philosopher, poet, literary and cultural critic, George Santayana is a principal figure in Classical American Philosophy. He thought of philosophy as literature before it became a theme in American and European scholarly circles; and he managed to naturalize Platonism, update Aristotle, fight off idealisms, and provide a striking and sensitive account of the spiritual life without being a religious believer. Contents: Understanding, Imagination, and Mysticism; The Homeric Hymns; The Dissolution of Paganism; The Poetry of Christian Dogma; Platonic Love in Some Italian Poets; The Absence of Religion in Shakespeare; The Poetry of Barbarism; Emerson; A Religion of Disillusion; and The Elements and Function of Poetry. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.