Philip Sidney's An Apology for Poetry - Session 4

Explore the fourth session of Philip Sidney's influential work "An Apology for Poetry" in this 17-minute lecture. Delve into Sidney's arguments defending the value and importance of poetry in society. Examine his responses to critics who questioned the moral and educational merits of poetry. Gain insights into the historical context and literary debates of the Elizabethan era. Analyze Sidney's rhetorical strategies and his vision of poetry as a powerful tool for moral instruction and artistic expression. Enhance your understanding of Renaissance literary criticism and the enduring impact of Sidney's treatise on the development of English literature.