Discourse on Criticism and of Poetry: From Poems On Several Occasions (1707)

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Experience the foundational text of modern literary theory in Samuel Cobb's Discourse on Criticism and of Poetry (1707). First published during the Enlightenment, this work laid the groundwork for how we analyze, interpret, and judge literature to this day. Cobb argues that poetry is not merely craft but a vehicle for moral and intellectual truth, challenging the casual reader to engage deeply with every line.\n\nThis EPUB edition preserves the 1707 text in a modern, readable format, making one of the most influential works of the early modern period accessible on any e-reader. Whether you are a student of literary history, a poetry enthusiast, or a lover of Enlightenment philosophy, Cobb's meditations on the nature of art and the role of the critic remain relevant and inspiring. Own a classic that shaped the Western canon.