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Title: Buch von der Deutschen Poeterey
Note: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Buch von der Deutschen Poeterey" by Martin Opitz is a foundational treatise on German poetry written in the early 17th century. This work explores the principles and techniques of poetry, emphasizing the importance of aesthetic qualities and intellectual rigor in poetic composition. It serves as a guide for poets, delving into the historical context, theories, and characteristics of German poetry while aiming to elevate the status of the German language in literature. The opening of the text presents Opitz's intentions in writing the book, which arose from a desire to provide guidance in the art of poetry at the request of prominent individuals. He acknowledges the complexities of creating poetry and expresses that it cannot be taught through rigid rules but is cultivated through practice and innate talent. Opitz discusses the historical evolution of poetry, asserting its roots in divine themes and human expression, ultimately laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of the elements that define German poetic traditions. He raises the necessity of nurturing an appreciation for poetic art in Germany, arguing for its cultural significance and its role in the intellectual landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Opitz, Martin, 1597-1639
Editor: Braune, Wilhelm, 1850-1926
EBook No.: 34806
Published: Jan 1, 2011
Downloads: 363
Language: German
Subject: Poetics -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Buch von der Deutschen Poeterey
Note: Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Jana Srna and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Buch von der Deutschen Poeterey" by Martin Opitz is a foundational treatise on German poetry written in the early 17th century. This work explores the principles and techniques of poetry, emphasizing the importance of aesthetic qualities and intellectual rigor in poetic composition. It serves as a guide for poets, delving into the historical context, theories, and characteristics of German poetry while aiming to elevate the status of the German language in literature. The opening of the text presents Opitz's intentions in writing the book, which arose from a desire to provide guidance in the art of poetry at the request of prominent individuals. He acknowledges the complexities of creating poetry and expresses that it cannot be taught through rigid rules but is cultivated through practice and innate talent. Opitz discusses the historical evolution of poetry, asserting its roots in divine themes and human expression, ultimately laying the groundwork for a deeper exploration of the elements that define German poetic traditions. He raises the necessity of nurturing an appreciation for poetic art in Germany, arguing for its cultural significance and its role in the intellectual landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Opitz, Martin, 1597-1639
Editor: Braune, Wilhelm, 1850-1926
EBook No.: 34806
Published: Jan 1, 2011
Downloads: 363
Language: German
Subject: Poetics -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.