An Answer To The Question What Is Poetry? Including Remarks On Versification (1893)

An Answer To The Question What Is Poetry? Including Remarks On Versification (1893) is a book written by Leigh Hunt. The book is a comprehensive exploration of the nature of poetry and its role in society. The author delves into the various aspects of poetry, including its definition, its form, its purpose, and its relationship with other forms of literature. The book also includes a detailed examination of the principles of versification, including the use of rhyme, meter, and other poetic devices. The author draws on his extensive knowledge of literature and poetry to provide a thoughtful and insightful analysis of this important topic. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of poetry and its place in the world of literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Leigh Hunt was an English essayist, writer, and a friend of Shelley and Keats. He is the author of "Imagination and Fancy" and "What is Poetry? "David Jesson-Dibley is the principal reader for The Professional Author's and Publisher's Association.