The poet is the author of poems

A poet is the author who writes lyrical works in verse form. However, in the broadest sense of the word, this term is commonly understood to mean a person who has a rich inner spiritual world, fantasy, sublime thought.

Antiquity

In primitive and ancient times, poetry was the main genre in literature. The most famous works of art of that time were written in poetic or song form, which, in its sound and content, is close to poetics. The most famous examples of such works are Odyssey and Homer's Iliad. In primitive and ancient times, the work of the so-called story-tellers, who drew plots and ideas for their works of folk art, was very popular.

Therefore at that time it was believed that the poet is a man of a special mindset. Such authors enjoyed a special honor and respect. Already in ancient times there were competitions of authors who excelled in ways of expression of their thoughts. A characteristic feature of the poetry of the time under consideration was its monumental-epic nature: the authors of lyrical works glorified first and foremost the military victories, the exploits of generals and the glory of their fatherland. At that time, the ideas of civic and patriotic education were very strong, therefore poets were perceived primarily as citizens of their city, poles, who are ready to capture the history of their native land in poetic form. Not for nothing in ancient centuries, there was a saying that you should not fight against the city where poets live.

In the Middle Age

In the following centuries, the status of poetry underwent significant changes, although many lyricists were guided precisely by the samples of antiquity. So, the tradition of glorification of military feats, military campaigns and victories was preserved. However, now poetry has adopted a courtly shade. At this time, it was accepted that the poet is a person who owns the art of owning a word. In connection with the establishment of feudal fragmentation, the idea of a single state receded into the background, so now the authors sought to glorify in the writings of their patron and patron. And if earlier poets were perceived as citizens of their country, who, like warriors, served it as their creativity, now the poet is a man who praises his master. The development of love, courteous lyrics. The authors praised the cult of the beautiful lady and the knightly deeds in her honor. In connection with the above changes, the status of the poet also changed, which was now perceived as a minister of art, and not a citizen of his state.

New time

In the following centuries (17-18 centuries), new directions appeared in the literature, which fundamentally changed the status of authors of lyrical works. In connection with the assertion of bourgeois order, literature began to be perceived as an artistic craft, as a professional activity. Famous poets of that time adhered to this or that literary direction and wrote their compositions in accordance with the rules adopted for one or another current. The principal difference between the poetry of this epoch and the lyrics of the previous one is that now the poets officially joined the literary life, became supporters of this or that ideological camp. Many famous poets such as Lomonosov, Sumarokov, Byron, Hugo, became the founders of various poetic currents.

Twentieth Century

In this century, poetic life has undergone fundamental changes, which was associated with world wars, the collapse of empires, revolutions. The authors departed from the classical forms of expressing their thoughts and completely abandoned the old ideas, plots. Poems of the poets of the first half and middle of this century differ symbolism, abstractness, frequent use of neologisms. Such poetic trends as symbolism, acmeism, futurism, completely changed the literary life of the country.

In this century poets, as well as in previous centuries, adhered to one or other directions, but the difference is that now they began to look at their creativity differently. Now they believed that their main task was to update the literature with new forms and content. And only in the second half of the century the positions of the classical school again took their place in the literary life. However, traditionally it is considered that the age of poets is the 19th century, and this statement is applicable to Western European lyrics.