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An Essay on Metaphor in Poetry: With an Appendix on the Use of Metaphor in Tennyson's in Memoriam (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A fresh look at how metaphor works in poetry, tracing from Aristotle to modern poets.
This concise study investigates how verbal images carry meaning, how different kinds of metaphor relate to one another, and how background meaning supports a poem’s ideas.
Drawing on classical and contemporary examples, the book explains key distinctions, discusses how poets use personification, and examines a famous line of thought in Tennyson’s In Memoriam. It presents clear definitions, careful analysis, and thoughtful reflections on what metaphor can do in poetry and why it matters to readers and writers alike.
- How metaphor functions as background versus the primary image in a poem
- The distinction between Aristotle’s third and fourth kinds of metaphor
- Historical and modern examples from Homer, Virgil, Dante, and Tennyson
- Appendices that illuminate metaphor in Tennyson’s In Memoriam and its impact on interpretation
Ideal for readers of literary criticism, poetry students, and anyone curious about how figurative language shapes our understanding of verse.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, an essay on metaphor, provides an in-depth exploration of its usage in poetry. The author draws on literary history to trace the evolution of metaphorical language, examining the theories of renowned philosophers such as Aristotle and Quintilian. It argues that metaphor is essential to poetry, as it allows poets to express complex emotions and ideas with remarkable clarity and depth. Through close analysis of examples from classical and modern poets like Shakespeare, Coleridge, and Tennyson, the book reveals how metaphors create vivid imagery, evoke powerful emotions, and enhance the reader's understanding of the world. By examining the role of metaphor in some of literature's most celebrated works, this book sheds light on the transformative power of language and its ability to transcend the boundaries of literal meaning. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331446477_0
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