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No. Didactic is defined as inclined to teach or moralize excessively.
No, it is not true. Poetry can be both artistic in form and contain didactic elements. The artistic form of poetry allows poets to explore complex themes and emotions, while didactic poetry aims to teach or instruct the reader on a particular subject or moral lesson. These elements can coexist in poetry, contributing to its richness and depth.
Luca Cadili has written: 'Viamque adfectat Olympo' -- subject(s): Didactic poetry, Latin, History and criticism, Latin Didactic poetry
Hesiodus has written: 'L' Esiodo con gli inni di Orfeo e di Proclo filosofo' -- subject(s): Didactic poetry, Greek, Greek Didactic poetry, Greek Religious poetry, Religious poetry, Greek, Translations into Italian
Katharina Volk has written: 'The poetics of Latin didactic' -- subject(s): History and criticism, Latin Didactic poetry
Hugh C. Parker has written: 'Greek gods in Italy in Ovid's Fasti' -- subject(s): Calendar in literature, Didactic poetry, Latin, Fasts and feasts in literature, Gods, Greek, in literature, Greek influences, History and criticism, Latin Didactic poetry, Latin Religious poetry, Latin poetry, Religion, Religious poetry, Latin
Didactic Poem
Didactic poetry has been written throughout history, with examples found in ancient texts like Homer's "The Odyssey" and Hesiod's "Works and Days." The didactic genre experienced a resurgence during the Renaissance and Enlightenment periods, with poets like John Milton and Alexander Pope using it to impart moral lessons and educational insights. Modern poets continue to engage with didactic themes, adapting the form to address contemporary issues and values.
Stephanie A. Nelson has written: 'An honest living' -- subject(s): Agriculture in literature, Didactic poetry, Latin, Ethics, Ancient, in literature, Farm life in literature, History and criticism, Latin Didactic poetry, Seasons in literature
Thomasin has written: 'Der Welsche Gast =' -- subject- s -: Translations into English, German Didactic poetry, Virtue, Poetry