A Study of Poetry

A Study of Poetry, published in 1904 by Bliss Perry, is a scholarly examination of poetry that introduces a genetic method for analyzing poetic works. The book emphasizes the interconnected processes of impression, imaginative transformation, and expression, particularly focusing on the lyric form. Perry explores the significance of poetry in human experience, highlighting its transformative power and the role of imagination in creating deeper emotional truths. The work draws on aesthetic inquiries from ancient to modern times, making it a significant contribution to the study of poetry.