Plato: Known for his philosophical dialogues, one of his notable works is "Symposium" which is a philosophical dialogue exploring the nature of love through a series of speeches at a banquet.
Aristotle: A prominent philosopher who wrote extensively on various subjects including "Rhetoric" which is a treatise on the art of persuasion, outlining principles of effective argumentation and public speaking.
P.B. Shelley: A Romantic poet famous for his essay "Defence of Poetry" which defends poetry's role and value in society, arguing it fosters empathy and moral progress.
Philip Sidney: A Renaissance poet and scholar, known for "Apology for Poetry", also known as "Defence of Poesy", A work defending poetry against its detractors, asserting its importance in education and its ability to inspire virtue.
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