Vida's Art of Poetry, Tr. Into Engl. Verse, by C. Pitt

"Vida's Art of Poetry, Tr. Into Engl. Verse, by C. Pitt" presents Christopher Pitt's English verse translation of Marco Girolamo Vida's influential treatise on poetry. Vida, a Renaissance humanist and bishop, offers a comprehensive guide to the art of poetry, covering topics such as style, meter, and the appropriate subjects for verse. This translation, undertaken by Pitt, brings Vida's insights to an 18th-century English audience, reflecting the enduring interest in classical literary principles. The work remains valuable for students of poetry, literary history, and the classical tradition. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the aesthetic values of both the Renaissance and the Enlightenment, showcasing the continuous dialogue between classical ideals and contemporary literary practice.

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