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Aristotle's Poetics presents a foundational exploration of Greek dramatic theory, analyzing poetry as a form of artistic creation. It categorizes poetry into verse drama, lyric poetry, and epic, emphasizing their shared function of mimesis, or imitation of life. Aristotle distinguishes these genres based on three key differences, providing a systematic framework for understanding the nature and purpose of various literary forms. This work is crucial for its insights into the principles of storytelling and artistic expression.
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The Poetics of Aristotle, Aristotle
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- 2022
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- Title
- The Poetics of Aristotle
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Aristotle
- Publisher
- Outlook Verlag
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN10
- 3368315900
- ISBN13
- 9783368315900
- Description
- Aristotle's Poetics presents a foundational exploration of Greek dramatic theory, analyzing poetry as a form of artistic creation. It categorizes poetry into verse drama, lyric poetry, and epic, emphasizing their shared function of mimesis, or imitation of life. Aristotle distinguishes these genres based on three key differences, providing a systematic framework for understanding the nature and purpose of various literary forms. This work is crucial for its insights into the principles of storytelling and artistic expression.