Education, A Poem: In Two Cantos (1751)

""Education, A Poem: In Two Cantos"" is a literary work written by Gilbert West in 1751. The poem is divided into two parts or cantos and explores the theme of education. It is a didactic poem that aims to provide guidance on how to educate oneself and others. The first canto discusses the importance of education and its impact on society. It emphasizes the need for a well-rounded education that includes not just academic knowledge but also moral and ethical values. The second canto focuses on the role of teachers and the methods they should use to impart knowledge effectively. The poem is written in heroic couplets and uses classical allusions and references to ancient Greek and Roman philosophers to support its arguments. ""Education, A Poem"" is a reflection of the Enlightenment era's emphasis on reason, knowledge, and education as a means to improve society.Written In Imitation Of The Style And Manner Of Spenser�������s Fairy Queen.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.