Aristotle
On Poetry and Style
- ISBN 13:
- 9780872200739
- author:
- Aristotle
- format:
- Library Binding
- publisher:
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1989
- Pages:
- 110
- Genre:
- Philosophy
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Aristotle's On Poetry and Style offers insight into the foundations of aesthetics and the art of rhetoric. This collection includes the Poetics and the first twelve chapters of Book III of Rhetoric, providing a comprehensive understanding of Aristotle's philosophical views on style and poetry. In these pages, readers can explore Aristotle's thoughts on the nature of beauty, the role of emotion in artistic expression, and the principles of effective communication. The work is a valuable resource for scholars and students seeking to understand the historical context of Western aesthetics. Through its examination of language, form, and audience, On Poetry and Style provides a nuanced understanding of the complex relationships between art, philosophy, and human experience.