Publisher's Synopsis
Sir William Temple's Essays on Ancient and Modern Learning and on Poetry (1909) is a collection of essays by Sir William Temple, a prominent English diplomat and writer of the 17th century. The book, edited by Joel Elias Spingarn, includes Temple's thoughts on various topics, including education, literature, and poetry. In the essays, Temple discusses the merits of ancient and modern learning, arguing that both have their strengths and weaknesses. He also offers insights into the nature of poetry, examining the different forms and styles of verse and discussing the role of the poet in society. The book provides a valuable perspective on the intellectual and literary culture of the 17th century, and offers readers a glimpse into the mind of one of England's most influential thinkers.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.
