Literary Theory and Criticism Ugc Net English - Horace

 Literary Theory and Criticism 

UGC NET ENGLISH  

 Part I

Let's discuss Horace 

When Horace came………………………… (65- 8 B.C)

1-      A fresh beginning in literary criticism

2-      What Cicero had done in the sphere of rhetoric, same was done by Horace into the realms of poetry.

Cicero – He was a minor character in Julius Caesar

                Introduced the Romans Greek Philosophy and created Latin philosophical vocabulary.

 “Petrarch’s rediscovery of Cicero’s letters is often credited for initiating the 14^th century renaissance.” 

  His work ARS POETICA is equal to Aristotle’s poetics .

4-      The most influential of Roman critics.

5-      ARS POETICA MEANS- Treatise on the art of writing poetry.

6-      He was surrounded by the disciples like Florus, Pisos.

7-      He was well equipped with his education 1^st in Rome , IInd in Athens (45-44) BC.

 

 

ARS POETICA

• “ Even in Horace’s political works, we can see literary pronouncements, but for his main body of his critical theories – Epiistle to Pisos or the Ars Poetica ( or The Art of Poetry) )”.
• “ The title Ars Poetica means a treatise on the art of writing poetry”.
• “ This work lack in form , The fact is that it is not a regular treatise byt a verse letter to his friend , Pisos.
• “ Main aim of Horace as a critic is to guide his national literature along the lines laid down by Helllenic poets and critics.

 

THREE PARTS OF ARS POETICA

Here you can note down this for literary theory and criticism part for ugc net English 2022.

I – Poesis -  The discussion of the subject

II- Poema – or form

III- Poeta – or the poet – He gives advice to poet regarding art and function of poetry

 

Let’s discuss these in details to Understand it for ugc net English exam –

Part I – Poesis

·         A poem must have organic unity.

·         There must exist a harmonious relation between the parts and the whole.

·         The use and choice of words must be wise.

·         The poet is at liberty to coin new words and revive old ones.

 

Part II – Poema

• The plot should be based on old familiar stories novelty may be imparted by skillful treatment.

Part III- Poeta 

• The fountain source of good writing is sound judgment.
• A poet must also be a keen observer of men and manner. 
• He should constantly study the book of life and draw. 
• " language of true life " 
• Nobility and dignity of soul are necessary to write good poetry k, excessive greed and love for 
• money in the way of good writing . 
• A poet should instruct or please or two can be combined . 
• Avoid romantic extravagances and absurdities. 
• "Even good Homer Nods "- means minor mistakes in poetry may be forgiven . 
• Poetry has great power and appeal.

IMPOERTANT NOTES FOR UGC NET ENGLISH 2022- 

Purpureaus Pannus ( Purple Prose) - The term coined to criticize Horace for the use of flowery Language . 

Quintilian ( writer ) - He first mentioned Ars Poetica in his work Institutio Oratorio. 

Ars Poetica- This work exercised great influence in later ages on European literature notably French drama. 

ARS POETICA - Another name - Epistula ad Pisos or Epistle to the Pisos. 

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