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Aristotle's Theory Of Poetry And Fine Art: With A Critical Text And Translation Of The Poetics

Aristotle's Theory Of Poetry And Fine Art: With A Critical Text And Translation Of The Poetics

Aristotle
Butcher, S. H.

Hardcover

Literary CriticismPoetry CriticismGeneral Poetry

ISBN10: 1497837723
ISBN13: 9781497837720
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Mar 29 2014
Pages: 460
Weight: 1.72
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Aristotle's Theory of Poetry and Fine Art is a book that delves into the ancient Greek philosopher's ideas on poetry and art. The book includes a critical text and translation of Aristotle's Poetics, which is considered one of the most important works on literary theory in Western civilization. The book begins with an introduction that provides historical context for Aristotle's ideas and explains the structure of the Poetics. The introduction also discusses the influence of Aristotle's theories on later thinkers and artists.The main body of the book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Aristotle's theory of poetry and fine art. These chapters explore topics such as the nature of tragedy, the role of plot and character, and the importance of language and style. Throughout the book, the author provides commentary and analysis of Aristotle's ideas, drawing on examples from ancient Greek literature and modern works of art. The author also engages with other scholars and critics who have written about Aristotle's theories over the centuries.Overall, Aristotle's Theory of Poetry and Fine Art is a comprehensive study of one of the most influential works on literary theory in history. It provides readers with a deep understanding of Aristotle's ideas and their continuing relevance to the study of literature and art.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1902 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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