Martindale, Charles

Latin Poetry and the Judgement of Taste: An Essay in Aesthetics

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ISBN 13:
9780199216123
author:
Martindale, Charles
format:
Paperback
publisher:
OUP Oxford
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
280
Dimensions:
21 x 13.8 x 1.8 cm
Genre:
Literary studies: classical, early & medieval
Condition:
New
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£55.24

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Latin Poetry and the Judgement of Taste: An Essay in Aesthetics by Charles Martindale explores the significance of beauty and aesthetics in our response to poetry. Drawing on Kant's Critique of Judgement, Martindale argues that the aesthetic judgement is not formalist, but rather a complex relationship between art and politics. The book examines the value of aesthetic criticism, as pioneered by Walter Pater, and discusses the relevance of Latin poetry to this field. The poems featured in the book are translated from their original Latin form, making it accessible to readers interested in aesthetics, literary theory, and comparative literature. This study will be of interest to classicists, scholars of aesthetics, and anyone seeking to understand the role of beauty and taste in our engagement with poetry.

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