Sidney's Defence. This paper discusses Sidney's defence of poetry in The Defence of Poesy. He uses the three critical concepts of invention, imitation and energy in his essay. More than anything else, the author demonstrates that poets have a certain ability to make a few words mean many thoughts. Poetry, according to Sidney, is also capable of transformation. In this way, it nurtures life. 5 pgs. Bibliography lists 1 source. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 3611 Sidney's Defence.doc Price: 44.75