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Aristotle's Poetics is a foundational text in Greek theatrical philosophy, focusing on literary theory. It categorizes poetry into lyric, epic, and dramatic forms, emphasizing that well-written poetry must include five essential elements. Aristotle argues that tragic poetry is superior to epic poetry due to its comprehensive nature and emotional impact. He asserts that effective characters and narrative discovery are crucial, while highlighting the philosophical depth of poetry that seeks to understand universals rather than merely recount historical events.
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- Title
- The Poetics
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Aristotle
- Publisher
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 56
- ISBN13
- 9789356569591
- 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
- Aristotle's Poetics is a foundational text in Greek theatrical philosophy, focusing on literary theory. It categorizes poetry into lyric, epic, and dramatic forms, emphasizing that well-written poetry must include five essential elements. Aristotle argues that tragic poetry is superior to epic poetry due to its comprehensive nature and emotional impact. He asserts that effective characters and narrative discovery are crucial, while highlighting the philosophical depth of poetry that seeks to understand universals rather than merely recount historical events.