Aristotle
Poetics
- ISBN 13:
- 9781854593337
- author:
- Aristotle
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Nick Hern Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.8 centimetres (0.08 kg
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Performing Arts, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle In this foundational work, Aristotle approaches poetry and drama as an analytical philosopher rather than a literary critic. His treatise, Poetics, explores the nature of tragedy and its effects on audiences, introducing the concept of catharsis. Aristotle's ideas have had a lasting impact on Western thought, particularly in the realm of aesthetics. While his theories on the three unities - time, place, and action - are often cited, they are not universally accepted. Nevertheless, Poetics remains an important work for anyone interested in understanding the foundations of drama and poetry. This paperback edition features 47 pages of Aristotle's original text, offering a unique insight into the mind of one of history's greatest thinkers.
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