The Future of English Poetry by Edmund Gosse
In this book, Edmund Gosse examines the state of English poetry in the late 19th century. He looks at the various trends and movements that have shaped the development of English poetry, from the Romantic poets to the Pre-Raphaelites. He also examines the influence of foreign poets, such as the French Symbolists, and the impact of new technologies, such as photography and the telegraph. He argues that English poetry is in a state of flux, and that the future of English poetry lies in the hands of the poets themselves. He encourages poets to embrace new forms and techniques, and to explore the possibilities of the English language. He also encourages them to look beyond the traditional boundaries of poetry, and to create works that are both innovative and accessible.
By Edmund Gosse · First published 1913 · Genre: Poetry, Literary Criticism, History · 7,758 words
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In venturing this afternoon to address an audience accustomed to listen to those whose positive authority is universally recognized, and in taking for my theme a subject not, like theirs, distinct in its definitions or consecrated by tradition and history, I am aware that I perform what you may, if you choose, call an act of blameworthy audacity. My subject is chimerical, vague, and founded on conjectures which you may well believe yourselves at least as well fitted as I am to propound. Nevertheless, and in no rash or paradoxical spirit, I invite you to join with me in some reflections on what is the probable course of English poetry during, let us say, the next hundred years. If I happen to be right, I hope some of the youngest persons present will say, when I am long turned to dust, what an illuminating prophet I was. If I happen to be wrong, why, no one will remember anything at all about the matter. In any case we may possibly be rewarded this afternoon by some agreeable hopes and by the contemplation of some pleasant analogies.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Edmund Gosse
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Literary Criticism, History, Philosophy
- Length: 7,758 words
- Structure: 1 section, 33 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)
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- Poetry — The title of the book is 'The Future of English Poetry', indicating that the primary genre of the book is poetry.
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- History — The book is likely to contain historical information about the development of English poetry.
- Philosophy — The book may contain philosophical musings on the nature of English poetry and its future.
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