Horace's Ars Poetica Presentation by Kaushal Desai

In this presentation I have introduced the contents like;
~Horace
~Horace’s Ars Poetica
~Views of Horace
~Ars Poetica: 3 parts

1. Horace (65-8 BC ): Ars Poetica Kaushal Desai https:// sites.google.com/view/kaushaldesai

2. Horace Horace’s Ars Poetica Views of Horace Ars Poetica: 3 parts C ontents

3. Roman lyric poet during Augusus Caesar’s reign Advocate of moderation & practical wisdom Considered by the classicists to be, along with Virgil, one of the greatest of Latin poets Associated with phrases like “carpe diem” (seize the day), “ dulce et decorum est patria mori ” (it is sweet and appropriate to die for one’s country) Introduction: Horace ( Quintus Horatius Flaccus , 65-8 BC)

4. Art of Poetry, Written about 19–18  BCE  for Piso and his sons and originally known as  Epistula ad Pisones ( Epistle to the Pisos ). Began a new tradition in literary criticism Highly influenced during Renaissance 1 st translator Elizabeth I; then Ben Jonson Alexander Pope – Imitation of Horace Bible to middle ages Modelled on Aristotelian theory Horace’s Ars Poetica

5. Like P lato, says nature is the source of poetry He argue that poets should imitate other poets as well He doesn’t call poetry mere act of imitation He says that a poet should know the importance of a literary tradition and be able to create new works Horace speaks with vigour & directness as a person; established a personal relation with the reader. Views of Horace

6. Ars Poetica: 3 parts The treatment of the subject-matter of poetry I. Poesis Deals with form II. Poema Talks about the poet III. Poeta

7. Poetry is not mere imitation; it is a creative adaptation A poem must have an organic unity “Purple patch” – a brilliant or ornate passage in a literary composition, usually in the midst of mediocrity Imagination should be exercised with discretion & moderation Language of poetry is higher than the language of common use Discretion in the use of words A genre should stick to its metre I. Poesis (subject-matter of poetry)

8. Most elaborated section Plot Based on old familiar stories. Novelty may be imparted by skilful treatment Into the “middle of things” (in medias res) (Homer) Comic themes should not be treated in the vein of tragedy or vice versa All the incidents of the plot should have a logical connection II. Poema (form of poetry)

9. Characterization Characters true to life, consistent The quality of characters must fit their respective ages The dramatist must know what to represent on the stage and what to report to the audience Only 5 acts; 3 characters in scene Denouement natural outcome; Chorus ‘must’ Follow Greek (Read by the day and meditate by night) II. Poema (form of poetry)

10. Incessant toil Keen observer of men and manners Teach and delight (mix pleasure with profit) Poetry should be “ dulce et utile” (sweet and useful) Even good Homer nods (faults may be forgiven) As is painting, so is poetry (“ Ut pictura poesis ”; they have equal merit) Poetic inspiration / madness is absurd Horace, with typical self-mockery, acknowledged that he was not the most inspired of poets. III. Poeta (the poet)

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