Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2003-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 96 Pater, Walter 1839 1894 Pater, Walter Horatio Pater, Walter H. (Walter Horatio) Aesthetic Poetry Produced by Alfred J. Drake. HTML version by Al Haines. "Aesthetic Poetry" by Walter Pater is an analytical essay written in the late 19th century that explores the concept of aestheticism in poetry, focusing primarily on its evolution and characteristics. This work examines how aesthetic poetry differs from previous poetic forms, emphasizing its capacity to transcend mere reality and evoke an idealized experience that combines elements from Greek, medieval, and modern influences. Pater's writing delves into the emotional nuances and artistic intricacies that define aesthetic poetry, presenting it as an art form embodying beauty and sensory experience. In the essay, Pater discusses various themes and poets who embody the aesthetic spirit, particularly the intersection of love, beauty, and the fleeting nature of life. He analyzes works ranging from William Morris’s "The Defence of Guenevere" to the timeless allure of the medieval poetic tradition, suggesting a complex dialogue between romantic ideals and a newfound clarity in the portrayal of human emotions. Pater's exploration highlights the tension between passionate longing and the contemplative appreciation of beauty, portraying aesthetic poetry as a reflection of deeper psychological and artistic aspirations that contrast with the harsher realities of life. Through this, Pater presents a rich, layered understanding of poetry that seeks to elevate both the emotional and sensory experience of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Aesthetics English poetry -- 19th century PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 45958 45572 2024-10-02T11:33:47.104039 2023-10-02T09:58:14.687384 text/html text/html 41727 2020-12-27T20:41:45 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 16295 2020-12-27T20:41:45 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 79528 2024-10-02T11:33:50.917916 application/epub+zip 78356 2024-10-02T11:33:48.754951 application/epub+zip 78357 2024-10-02T11:33:47.673937 application/epub+zip 159589 2024-10-02T11:33:52.555906 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153530 2024-10-02T11:33:50.289920 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 128374 2022-09-02T13:28:01.546116 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 39798 39759 2024-10-02T11:33:46.846937 2023-10-02T09:58:14.533388 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 39667 2020-12-27T20:41:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15546 2020-12-27T20:41:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19737 2024-10-02T11:33:52.680903 application/rdf+xml 11783 2024-10-02T11:33:48.218918 image/jpeg 3240 2024-10-02T11:33:47.945934 image/jpeg 76389 2024-10-02T11:33:47.109930 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia