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Focusing on the analysis of tragedy, this foundational work of dramatic theory delves into the nature of poetry as an imitative art form. Aristotle examines the essential components of poetry, particularly tragedy and epic poetry, leading to broader conclusions about literary expression. Despite its significant influence on Western literary criticism, the text has sparked diverse interpretations and debates regarding its details. The Poetics stands as a crucial philosophical treatise that shapes our understanding of drama and poetic forms.
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- Title
- Poetics
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Aristotle
- Publisher
- True Sign Publishing House
- Released
- 2021
- Pages
- 58
- ISBN13
- 9789354629358
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Social Sciences, Philosophical Topics, Art, Art History & Criticism, Ancient History, Tragedy, Epics, Theory of Art, Greek Literature, Poetics, Epic Poems, Aristotle, 384 BC-322 BC
- First published
- 1932
- Original title
- Ποιητικός
- Rating
- 4.1 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the analysis of tragedy, this foundational work of dramatic theory delves into the nature of poetry as an imitative art form. Aristotle examines the essential components of poetry, particularly tragedy and epic poetry, leading to broader conclusions about literary expression. Despite its significant influence on Western literary criticism, the text has sparked diverse interpretations and debates regarding its details. The Poetics stands as a crucial philosophical treatise that shapes our understanding of drama and poetic forms.