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100 1 _aPurney, Thomas,
_d1695-1727?
245 1 2 _aA Full Enquiry into the Nature of the Pastoral (1717)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-03-10
508 _aProduced by S.R.Ellison, David Starner, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"A Full Enquiry into the True Nature of Pastoral" by Thomas Purney is a critical essay written in the early 18th century. This work examines pastoral poetry, discussing its characteristics, purposes, and the distinctions between various interpretations and forms of the genre. Purney critiques existing literature on pastoral themes while attempting to elevate the status of pastoral poetry by outlining its potential for deeper moral and emotional resonance. At the start of the essay, the reader is introduced to a character named Cubbin, a shepherd lounging in a picturesque setting. The narrative unfolds as he encounters Sophy, a figure who admires Cubbin's pastoral poetry while offering insights on how it can be improved. Sophy critiques contemporary poetic practices, expressing a desire for a more engaged and thoughtful approach to pastoral themes. He emphasizes the importance of crafting pastoral poetry that reflects human experience—balancing the beautiful with the real—and argues that true pastoral should focus on simple, tender emotions and experiences that resonate with readers. This opening sets the stage for Purney's exploration of pastoral poetry, highlighting the complexities involved in its creation and understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPastoral poetry
700 1 _aWasserman, Earl R.
_q(Earl Reeves),
_d1913-1973
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15313
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