The Bridling of Pegasus: Prose Papers on Poetry

The Bridling of Pegasus: Prose Papers on Poetry is a collection of essays by Alfred Austin, written in the early 20th century. As Poet Laureate of England, Austin critiques contemporary literary criticism, advocating for a return to established standards in poetry that emphasize musicality and clarity. He argues that the decline of authoritative literary standards has led to a diluted understanding of great poetry, and he illustrates his points with references to historical poets, aiming to restore clarity in the perception of poetic works.