The Future Poetry with on Quantitative Metre

The Future Poetry with on Quantitative Metre by Sri Aurobindo is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 415 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.

What it's about

In *The Future Poetry*, Sri Aurobindo explores the evolution and potential of poetry as a medium for expressing the deepest spiritual and aesthetic truths of the human soul. He critiques past and present poetic traditions while envisioning a future poetry that unites inspiration, rhythm, and profound inner vision. He emphasizes the mantric word—language that carries spiritual force—as the hallmark of great poetry. In the section on **Quantitative Metre**, he examines the possibility of adapting classical metrical systems, like those of Sanskrit and Greek, to English, aiming for a more harmonious and spiritually resonant poetic form aligned with inner experience.

Book details

• Author: Sri Aurobindo
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 415
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1953

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This edition is in English.

Who wrote The Future Poetry with on Quantitative Metre?

The Future Poetry with on Quantitative Metre is written by Sri Aurobindo.

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