The uses of poetry: renewing an educational understanding of a language art

Karen Simecek, Viv Ellis

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Abstract

The article focuses on the use of poetry which holds an important place as part of our cultural heritage. Topics discussed include provide lack of clarity, the cultural value of poetry gives way to the increasing emphasis on providing instrumental justification, increases emphasis on the instrumental value of poetry, and positive view of poetry can also be seen in the work of Poet Sir Philip Sidney.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)98-114
Number of pages17
JournalJournal of Aesthetic Education
Volume51
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2017
Externally publishedYes

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