Publisher's Synopsis
The Poetics of Aristotle is a book written by the ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle, in the fourth century BCE. It is considered one of the most important works on literary theory and criticism in Western civilization. The book is divided into 26 chapters and discusses various elements of poetry, including plot, character, language, and genre. Aristotle also explores the role of poetry in society and the effect it has on the audience. He argues that the purpose of poetry is to imitate human actions and emotions, and that it should be judged based on its ability to evoke feelings of pity and fear in the audience. The Poetics has had a profound influence on the development of Western literature and has been studied and debated by scholars for centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literary theory and criticism.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.
