Ars poetica meaning archibald macleish biography

"Ars Poetica". written by Archibald MacLeish, and first published in 1926, was written as a spin on Horace's classic treatise, which can be translated to “art of poetry.” MacLeish's poem, much like Horace's (which was written in the first century A.D.), can be read as a veritable guide for writing poetry.

It can be considered a lyric poem, consisting of 24 lines.

Ars Poetica (Archibald MacLeish) - Wikipedia

It is often referred to as a pillar of New Criticism poetry, and known for being a part of the imagism movement.

History

MacLeish penned "Ars Poetica” in the beginning of his literary career. Born in Illinois in 1892, MacLeish studied law primarily, in his youth- attending such lauded institutions as Yale and Harvard Law.

However, before he could begin practicing, America became embroiled in the conflicts of the first world war. After returning home from service in the war, MacLeish worked briefly as a lawyer in Boston, but resented the time it took from the poetry he was beginning Archibald MacLeish Criticism: MacLeish's ‘Ars Poetica ... HOP