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"" is a book written by Leigh Hunt and originally published in 1893. The book is an exploration of the nature of poetry and seeks to answer the question of what makes a piece of writing poetry. Hunt delves into the history of poetry, examining the works of poets from different eras and cultures. He also provides his own definition of poetry, arguing that it is a form of expression that goes beyond mere words and is infused with emotion, imagination, and beauty. In addition to his thoughts on poetry, Hunt also includes remarks on versification, or the art of writing in verse. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and nature of poetry, as well as those looking to improve their own writing skills.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.