Poetics is a book written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, and is considered one of the most important works of literary criticism in the Western tradition. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of poetry and drama. In the first chapter, Aristotle discusses the nature of poetry and its relationship to other forms of art. He argues that poetry is a form of imitation, and that it has the power to evoke emotions and inspire moral and intellectual growth in its readers ...
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Poetics is a book written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, and is considered one of the most important works of literary criticism in the Western tradition. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of poetry and drama. In the first chapter, Aristotle discusses the nature of poetry and its relationship to other forms of art. He argues that poetry is a form of imitation, and that it has the power to evoke emotions and inspire moral and intellectual growth in its readers or viewers. The second chapter focuses on the different types of poetry, including epic, tragedy, comedy, and lyric poetry. Aristotle describes the characteristics of each type and offers examples from ancient Greek literature. In the third chapter, Aristotle discusses the elements of tragedy, including plot, character, thought, language, and spectacle. He argues that the most important element of tragedy is plot, and that a well-constructed plot should have a beginning, middle, and end, and should be structured around a central conflict or dilemma. The fourth chapter focuses on epic poetry, and Aristotle discusses the similarities and differences between epic and tragedy. He argues that epic poetry is more focused on character and action than on plot, and that it often deals with larger-than-life heroes and epic battles. The fifth and final chapter of Poetics is devoted to comedy, and Aristotle discusses the different types of comedy and their characteristics. He argues that comedy is a form of imitation that seeks to expose the flaws and follies of human nature, and that it can be both entertaining and intellectually stimulating. Overall, Poetics is a comprehensive and influential work of literary criticism that has had a profound impact on the study of literature and drama for centuries.How to say the serious things, and how they make us feel.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.
