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A translation of Aristotle's treatise on poetry and its kinds, structure, and effects. Learn about the principles, elements, and modes of imitation in epic, tragedy, comedy, and other arts.
- The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle
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- The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle
Aristotle's Poetics (Greek: Περὶ ποιητικῆς Peri poietikês; Latin: De Poetica; c. 335 BCE) is the earliest surviving work of Greek dramatic theory and the first extant philosophical treatise to focus on literary theory.
Sep 26, 2006 · The poetics of Aristotle. by. Aristotle; Butcher, S. H. (Samuel Henry), 1850-1910. Publication date. 1922. Topics. Poetry -- Early works to 1800, Aesthetics -- Early works to 1800. Publisher. London : Macmillan.
An overview of Aristotle's treatise on poetry, especially tragedy, as a form of imitation of human action. Explore his concepts of catharsis, pity, fear, and the image of humanity in drama.
Aristotle’s Poetics, the most important work of literary theory in the Western tradition, undertakes to describe in systematic fashion the major forms of literature, the components of each, and how these elements contribute to the effects desired.
Learn about Aristotle's theory of poetry, its imitation, and its effects on the audience. Explore the different types of poetry, such as epic, tragedy, comedy, and dithyrambic poetry, and their characteristics and components.
Nov 1, 1999 · A free eBook of Aristotle's treatise on poetry and drama, translated by S. H. Butcher. Learn about the elements, genres, and principles of poetics from the ancient Greek philosopher.
