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Exploring the nature of storytelling, Aristotle delves into the structure of narratives, emphasizing the importance of a beginning, middle, and end. He examines the definition and purpose of tragedy, questioning whether an "ideal" form of drama exists. The essay also addresses the conscious construction of poetry and plays, making it a pivotal text in Western literary criticism. This work is essential for writers, actors, literature students, and anyone interested in the philosophical underpinnings of art, offering both challenges and rewards in its insights.

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Title
Poetics
Language
English
Authors
Aristotle
Publisher
Lulu.com
Released
2020
Format
Paperback
Pages
56
ISBN13
9781716423574
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First published
1932
Original title
Ποιητικός
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Exploring the nature of storytelling, Aristotle delves into the structure of narratives, emphasizing the importance of a beginning, middle, and end. He examines the definition and purpose of tragedy, questioning whether an "ideal" form of drama exists. The essay also addresses the conscious construction of poetry and plays, making it a pivotal text in Western literary criticism. This work is essential for writers, actors, literature students, and anyone interested in the philosophical underpinnings of art, offering both challenges and rewards in its insights.