The Poetics Of Aristotle (1851)

The Poetics of Aristotle is a classic work of literary criticism and theory, written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle in the 4th century BCE. In this book, Aristotle explores the nature of poetry and drama, analyzing their various elements and identifying the principles that make them effective or ineffective. He discusses the role of plot, character, language, and spectacle in creating a successful work of art, and offers insights into the psychology of both the artist and the audience. The Poetics has had a profound influence on Western literary and dramatic traditions, and has been studied and debated by scholars and artists for centuries. This edition, translated into English in 1851, remains a definitive and accessible resource for anyone interested in the history and theory of literary and dramatic art.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.