Maxioms by Lascelles Abercrombie
No poet will ever take the written word as a substitute for the spoken word; he knows that it is read more
No poet will ever take the written word as a substitute for the spoken word; he knows that it is on the spoken word, and the spoken word only, that his art is founded.
For the stage displays the first vigorous expression, as the natural thing and without conspicuous restraint, of private individuality.
For the stage displays the first vigorous expression, as the natural thing and without conspicuous restraint, of private individuality.
Epic poetry exhibits life in some great symbolic attitude. It cannot strictly be said to symbolize life itself, but always read more
Epic poetry exhibits life in some great symbolic attitude. It cannot strictly be said to symbolize life itself, but always some manner of life.
If epic poetry is a definite species, the sagas do not fall within it.
If epic poetry is a definite species, the sagas do not fall within it.
By the general process of epic poetry, I mean the way this form of art has constantly responded to the read more
By the general process of epic poetry, I mean the way this form of art has constantly responded to the profound needs of the society in which it was made.
