Project Gutenberg 2003-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 142 Pater, Walter 1839 1894 Pater, Walter Horatio Pater, Walter H. (Walter Horatio) Aesthetic Poetry Produced by Alfred J. Drake. HTML version by Al Haines. "Aesthetic Poetry" by Walter Pater is an analytical essay written in the late 19th century that explores the concept of aestheticism in poetry, focusing primarily on its evolution and characteristics. This work examines how aesthetic poetry differs from previous poetic forms, emphasizing its capacity to transcend mere reality and evoke an idealized experience that combines elements from Greek, medieval, and modern influences. Pater's writing delves into the emotional nuances and artistic intricacies that define aesthetic poetry, presenting it as an art form embodying beauty and sensory experience. In the essay, Pater discusses various themes and poets who embody the aesthetic spirit, particularly the intersection of love, beauty, and the fleeting nature of life. He analyzes works ranging from William Morris’s "The Defence of Guenevere" to the timeless allure of the medieval poetic tradition, suggesting a complex dialogue between romantic ideals and a newfound clarity in the portrayal of human emotions. Pater's exploration highlights the tension between passionate longing and the contemplative appreciation of beauty, portraying aesthetic poetry as a reflection of deeper psychological and artistic aspirations that contrast with the harsher realities of life. Through this, Pater presents a rich, layered understanding of poetry that seeks to elevate both the emotional and sensory experience of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Aesthetics English poetry -- 19th century PR Text Category: Poetry Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches 46095 2025-08-02T10:30:48.001945 text/html 41727 2020-12-27T20:41:45 text/html 79608 2025-08-02T10:30:51.808983 application/epub+zip 78351 2025-08-02T10:30:49.578964 application/epub+zip 78350 2025-08-02T10:30:48.523951 application/epub+zip 159575 2025-08-02T10:30:53.509918 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153530 2025-08-02T10:30:51.211959 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 128374 2022-09-02T13:28:01.546116 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 39798 2025-08-02T10:30:47.661955 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 39667 2020-12-27T20:41:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18656 2025-08-02T10:30:53.643949 application/rdf+xml 11783 2025-08-02T10:30:49.071947 image/jpeg 3240 2025-08-02T10:30:48.808960 image/jpeg 16295 2020-12-27T20:41:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 15546 2020-12-27T20:41:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 76431 2025-08-02T10:30:48.008969 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia