Wordsworth did not categorically reject rhyme; rather, he emphasized the importance of subject matter and language in poetry. He focused on the use of everyday language and the expression of genuine feelings in his "Preface to Lyrical Ballads".
Horace, an ancient Roman poet, believed that the essence of poetry lies in its content and the way it is expressed, rather than in formal constraints like rhyme. In his "Ars Poetica," he emphasized the importance of poetic craft, style, and substance over rigid adherence to formal structures.
Samuel Daniel, an English poet and contemporary of Philip Sidney, also did not reject rhyme. In his "Defense of Rhyme," he actually argued in favor of rhyme, defending it against criticisms.
Philip Sidney, in his "Defence of Poesie," suggested that rhyme is a useful but not essential component of poetry. He valued the expressive potential and the imaginative power of poetry more than strict formal features like rhyme.
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