A Defense Of Poetry, Music And Stage-Plays

''A Defense of Poetry, Music and Stage-Plays'' is a literary work written by Thomas Lodge, a prominent English Renaissance writer, physician, and dramatist. The book was published in 1579 and is considered one of the earliest works of literary criticism in English literature.In this book, Lodge defends poetry, music, and stage-plays as important and valuable forms of art. He argues that these art forms have the power to inspire, educate, and entertain people, and that they should not be seen as frivolous or immoral.Lodge also discusses the role of the poet in society, arguing that poets have a responsibility to use their art to promote virtue and morality. He also emphasizes the importance of language and style in poetry, and provides examples of great poets from history.In addition to poetry, Lodge also defends music and stage-plays. He argues that music has the power to soothe the soul and that stage-plays can teach important lessons about life and morality.Overall, ''A Defense of Poetry, Music and Stage-Plays'' is a thoughtful and persuasive argument for the value of the arts in society. It provides insight into the cultural attitudes of the Renaissance period and the role of literature in shaping those attitudes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.