The Poetics is a book written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, which serves as a comprehensive guide to the art of poetry and literary criticism. Aristotle defines poetry as a form of imitation, and explores the various elements that make up a successful work of literature, including plot, character, language, and style. He also delves into the different genres of poetry, such as tragedy and epic, and provides insights into the emotional and psychological effects that these genres can have on their audiences. In ...
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The Poetics is a book written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, which serves as a comprehensive guide to the art of poetry and literary criticism. Aristotle defines poetry as a form of imitation, and explores the various elements that make up a successful work of literature, including plot, character, language, and style. He also delves into the different genres of poetry, such as tragedy and epic, and provides insights into the emotional and psychological effects that these genres can have on their audiences. In addition, Aristotle offers detailed analysis and criticism of several famous works of literature, including those of his contemporary, the playwright Sophocles. The Poetics is considered a seminal work in the field of literary criticism, and has influenced writers and thinkers throughout the ages.Translated By Ingram Bywater.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.
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Humanities will change only when the humans change too. Until then, some truths remain unchallanged. Such is the case of Aristotle's Poetics. It says it all concerning what critic and public should know about the essentials of esthetics, in particular, but not exclusively tied to, literary arts. Art theorry since Aristotle has been little but expanding on the insights offered by The Philosopher. A nice, handy edition, too.
Linda5199
Jun 1, 2007
Aristotle Poetics
This was a book I was assigned to read in my Greek Drama class. It is written by Aristotle and describes how Greek plays were performed. It is very dry reading. This is definitely not a book you would read unless it was assigned reading in a class.
