What is the purpose of poetry according to Sidney?

What is the purpose of poetry according to Sidney? Poetry, according to Sidney, is an art of imitation, a representing, counterfeiting, or figuring forth; to speak metaphorically, a speaking picture, with this end,—to teach and delight. What is the purpose of poetry? The main function of a poem is to convey an idea or emotion … Continue reading What is the purpose of poetry according to Sidney?