02709cam a22003613u 4500 14528 UtSlPG 20260610133336.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Cobb, Samuel, 1675-1713 Discourse on Criticism and of Poetry : From Poems On Several Occasions (1707) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 02 Release date is 2004-12-30 A Discourse on criticism and the liberty of writing. In a Letter to Richard Carter Esq; late of the Middle-Temple, now living in Barbadoes. -- A Discourse Of Poetry. 1. Its Antiquity. 2. Its Progress. 3. Its Improvement. A poem. Produced by David Starner, Robert Ledger and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Discourse on Criticism and of Poetry" by Samuel Cobb is an essay on literary criticism and poetic expression written during the early 18th century, a period often referred to as the Augustan era. This book serves as both a discourse on the nature of poetry and a reflection on the art of criticism, exploring how poetry has developed and how it is judged. Cobb, who was educated at Cambridge and known for his wit and learning, examines the role of both the poet and the critic in shaping literature. Throughout this discourse, Cobb delves into the antiquity and evolution of poetry, considering its divine origins and the influence of various historical figures. He discusses the characteristics that define great poetry and critiques contemporary critics for their often harsh judgments. By weaving together historical allusions with reflections on the craft, Cobb argues for a more nuanced understanding of poetry—one that values creativity and individuality over mere adherence to rules. He highlights the interplay between genius and discipline in the literary arts, positioning himself as an advocate for the poet's liberty in crafting their work free from the constraints imposed by rigid criticism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Los Angeles: The Augustan Reprint Society, 1946 Poetry Criticism Bredvold, Louis I. (Louis Ignatius), 1888-1977 Augustan Reprint Society, publication number 02 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14528 55916 55916