Publisher's Synopsis
Dionysius Longinus On The Sublime is a book that was originally written by the ancient Greek philosopher Longinus, and was translated into English in 1739. The book is a treatise on the concept of the sublime, which is the idea that certain works of art or literature can evoke feelings of awe, wonder, and transcendence in their viewers or readers. Longinus explores the nature of the sublime, discussing its various components and how they can be used to create powerful and moving works of art.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the sublime. Longinus begins by defining what he means by the term, and then goes on to discuss the various techniques that can be used to create a sublime effect. He also examines the role of the imagination in creating the sublime, and discusses the ways in which different types of art can be used to achieve this effect.Throughout the book, Longinus draws on examples from ancient Greek and Roman literature and art to illustrate his points. He discusses the works of famous writers such as Homer and Virgil, as well as the sculptures and paintings of artists like Phidias and Apelles. He also provides his own critical analysis of these works, pointing out their strengths and weaknesses and offering suggestions for improvement.Overall, Dionysius Longinus On The Sublime is a fascinating exploration of one of the most important concepts in the history of art and literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of aesthetics, as well as for anyone who wants to better understand the power and potential of great works of 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.
