Introduction to Poetry

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What was a significant focus of the Romantic Movement in poetry?

  • Achieving perfect technical mastery in poetic forms
  • Emphasizing collective narratives over individual stories
  • Highlighting the personal vision of the poet (correct)
  • Establishing poetic traditions

Who is NOT mentioned as a poet exploring individual expression during the Romantic period?

  • Shelley
  • Whitman
  • Eliot (correct)
  • Keats

What impact did Modernism have on poetry in the 20th and 21st centuries?

  • It diminished the influence of historical context in poetry
  • It resulted in poets enjoying global circulation with distinct voices (correct)
  • It caused poetry to prioritize collective memory over personal expression
  • It led to a resurgence of classical poetic forms

How is the legacy of past poets described in relation to modern culture?

<p>It is seen as a central aspect that still influences cultural ideas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best reflects the approach of poets during and after the Romantic era to existing models?

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What is a defining characteristic of poetry as described in the content?

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Which poem is often cited as one of the earliest works of epic poetry?

<p>The Epic of Gilgamesh (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which poet is credited with popularizing the sonnet form in English poetry during the 16th century?

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What literary period followed the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and marked a shift in English poetry?

<p>Restoration Poetry (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a known work of Alexander Pope?

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Study Notes

Definition and Nature of Poetry

  • Poetry combines imaginative awareness of experiences through structured meaning, sound, and rhythm.
  • It aims to evoke emotional responses and is often referred to as "music of ideas."
  • While meter and rhyme are traditional components, they are not essential to poetry.

Historical Overview

  • Epic poetry is considered one of the earliest forms, with roots dating back to the 20th century B.C.
  • The Epic of Gilgamesh, from the 18th century B.C., is one of the earliest known works; it comprises Sumerian poems found in Babylonian versions.
  • Significant Western epic poems include Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, foundational works of Greek mythology.

Evolution of Poetic Forms

  • The sonnet became a prominent form in English poetry, popularized by William Shakespeare in the 16th century.
  • Elizabethan poetry transitioned into Restoration Poetry post-Queen Elizabeth I's reign (1660-1689), marked by the rise of literary elites like John Dryden.
  • John Dryden contributed significantly to poetic criticism, drama, and the mock-heroic form.

Noteworthy Poets and Works

  • Alexander Pope, known for The Rape of the Lock (1712), continued Dryden's tradition of using poetry in a satirical context.
  • Renowned poets such as Spenser, Milton, Donne, Blake, Wordsworth, Tennyson, and Browning shaped English literary heritage.

Romantic Movement

  • The Romantic Movement emphasized personal expression, with poets like Blake, Wordsworth, Shelley, Keats, Tennyson, and Whitman exploring selfhood.
  • These poets moved away from strict poetic forms and traditional schools, focusing on individual vision and response to the world.

20th and 21st Century Developments

  • Modernism, influenced by global conflicts like World War, introduced distinct voices in poetry.
  • Poets of this era spread their works globally, although poetry has lost some centrality in contemporary culture.
  • Despite this decline, the emotionally charged legacy of modern poetry remains a significant cultural treasure.

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