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Another very important point which Sidney makes is that rhyme, or verse, or metre is CriticalAppreciation format General Idea
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not indispensable to poetry. He says, "It is not rhyming and versing that maketh a poet",
just as it is not a long gown which maketh an advocate. The poet is recognized by the notable T.S.Eliot's Theory of Tradition and
images of virtues and vices which he offers in his work, and which impart both delight and Individual Tal...
instruction. The work of a poet is distinguished by its delightful teaching. However, Sidney admits English Literary Ages Literary Ages
that a large majority of poets have written in metre. Here we find it difficult to agree with Sidney. It · ANGLO SA...
is true that many other writers too have regarded metre as an ornament of poetry and as a
device which lends greater charm to poetry; but this is only a theoretical position. Even
Wordsworth declared that metre was not essential to poetry, and Coleridge in this respect
agreed with Wordsworth. Both these men took up the position that metre was not indispensable
to poetry, but it was yet highly desirable and even necessary. Now, to assert that poetry can
dispense with metre is an extreme position. This position is almost untenable. The actual practice
of poets shows that metre is very much an integral part of poetry. Metre and verse are certainly
an ornament of poetry, but this ornament cannot be discarded without causing damage to it.
Historical accounts and philosophical propositions certainly do not become, poetry by being put
into metre; but even the most imaginative nights of the fancy and the most imaginative inventions,
when clothed in words, do not become poetry unless they are clothed in metrical language.
Points to Remember:
1. Poetry-an art of imitation
2. Poet transcends nature.
3. Poet is considered as a maker and a vote.
4. Law of probability and necessity.
5. Poetry has the power to move the mind.
6. Longinus’ view of poetry.
7. Where Sidney goes off the mark.
8. Stylistic qualities.
9. Conclusion.
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