Excerpt from An Essay on Metaphor in Poetry: With an Appendix on the Use of Metaphor in Tennyson's in Memoriam
When the relation of the second term to the first is similar to that of the fourth to the third; for then the fourth is used instead of the second, or the second instead of the fourth The distinction between this and the third kind will need examination later.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, an essay on metaphor, provides an in-depth exploration of its usage in poetry. The author draws on literary history to trace the evolution of metaphorical language, examining the theories of renowned philosophers such as Aristotle and Quintilian. It argues that metaphor is essential to poetry, as it allows poets to express complex emotions and ideas with remarkable clarity and depth. Through close analysis of examples from classical and modern poets like Shakespeare, Coleridge, and Tennyson, the book reveals how metaphors create vivid imagery, evoke powerful emotions, and enhance the reader's understanding of the world. By examining the role of metaphor in some of literature's most celebrated works, this book sheds light on the transformative power of language and its ability to transcend the boundaries of literal meaning. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331446477_0
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