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What is the alternative title for Sir Philip Sidney's critical essay The Defence of Poesy?
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?
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?
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?
When was The Defence of Poesy (An Apology for Poetry) published?
Who wrote The School of Abuse, which led to the writing of The Defence of Poesy?
Who wrote The School of Abuse, which led to the writing of The Defence of Poesy?
What is the alternative title for Sir Philip Sidney's critical essay The Defence of Poesy?
What is the alternative title for Sir Philip Sidney's critical essay The Defence of Poesy?
Who dedicated The School of Abuse to Philip Sidney?
Who dedicated The School of Abuse to Philip Sidney?
What motivated Sir Philip Sidney to write The Defence of Poesy?
What motivated Sir Philip Sidney to write The Defence of Poesy?
When was The Defence of Poesy (An Apology for Poetry) published?
When was The Defence of Poesy (An Apology for Poetry) published?
What is the main focus of The Defence of Poesy (An Apology for Poetry)?
What is the main focus of The Defence of Poesy (An Apology for Poetry)?
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.
