02540cam a22003253u 4500 73265 UtSlPG 20260610134708.0 m cr n 260607r2024||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 AP Various Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 79, No. 484, February, 1856 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-03-26 Richard Tonsing, Jonathan Ingram, Brendan OConnor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 79, No. 484, February, 1856" by Various is a collection of literary essays and articles published in the mid-19th century. This issue features discussions on various topics, including literature, military adventures, and cultural observations, reflecting the diversity and concerns of that era. The opening portion notably engages with the nature of poetry and poets, emphasizing the essence and struggles of poetical creation against the backdrop of societal expectations. The opening of the magazine presents a reflective essay that explores the inherent qualities of poets and the challenges they face in a world that often fails to recognize their craft. The author muses on the idea that while education and training can refine a poet's skills, the divine spark of creativity is innate and cannot be manufactured. The discussion draws comparisons between notable poets like David and Shakespeare, illustrating their connection to the human experience while lamenting the contemporary state of poetry, where genuine feelings are often obscured by the poet's self-consciousness and societal pressures. This thoughtful examination sets the tone for the pieces to follow, inviting readers to contemplate the deeper meanings behind poetry and artistic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Scotland -- Periodicals England -- Periodicals https://archive.org/details/blackwoodsmagazi79edinuoft/page/125/mode/1up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73265 113990 113990