Sir Philip Sidney's 'The Defence of Poesy' Quiz
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What is the alternative title for Sir Philip Sidney's critical essay The Defence of Poesy?

  • An Apology for Poetry (correct)
  • The Morra Will
  • The Kcarian
  • The School of Abuse
  • Who was The Defence of Poesy written in response to?

  • Stephen Gosson (correct)
  • Philip Sydney
  • Gowen
  • Sir Philip Sidney
  • What motivated Sir Philip Sidney to write The Defence of Poesy?

  • Dedication from a former playwright
  • Imaginative literature
  • Noble art
  • An attack on the English stage (correct)
  • When was The Defence of Poesy (An Apology for Poetry) published?

    <p>1595</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote The School of Abuse, which led to the writing of The Defence of Poesy?

    <p>Stephen Gosson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative title for Sir Philip Sidney's critical essay The Defence of Poesy?

    <p>An Apology for Poetry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who dedicated The School of Abuse to Philip Sidney?

    <p>Stephen Gaston</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivated Sir Philip Sidney to write The Defence of Poesy?

    <p>A former playwright's dedication to him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was The Defence of Poesy (An Apology for Poetry) published?

    <p>1500 and 95</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of The Defence of Poesy (An Apology for Poetry)?

    <p>Stating the reasons why poetry is a noble art</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    The Defence of Poesy (An Apology for Poetry)

    • Also known as An Apology for Poetry
    • Written in response to Stephen Gosson's The School of Abuse

    Motivation and Publication

    • Motivated by Stephen Gosson's The School of Abuse, which attacked poetry and theatre
    • Published in 1595, although written around 1580

    Background

    • Stephen Gosson dedicated The School of Abuse to Philip Sidney
    • The Defence of Poesy is a critical essay that defends poetry and literature

    Main Focus

    • The main focus of The Defence of Poesy is to argue for the value and importance of poetry and literature in society

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    Test your knowledge on Sir Philip Sidney's critical essay 'The Defence of Poesy', also known as 'An Apology for Poetry'. This quiz covers the themes, background, and analysis of the essay.

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