The Poetics of Aristotle

by Aristotle, S H (Samuel Henry) Butcher

Overview

Aristotle's "Poetics" remains a cornerstone of literary theory and dramatic analysis. This foundational work explores the principles of poetry, tragedy, and drama, offering insights into their structure, purpose, and aesthetic value. As a crucial text in the history of aesthetics, "Poetics" delves into the essential elements of storytelling and its impact on audiences. Aristotle's examination of ancient drama provides a framework for understanding narrative and its power to evoke emotions. This edition meticulously presents Aristotle's seminal ideas on literary form and artistic expression, making it an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the history of literary criticism and the enduring power of storytelling. A timeless exploration of tragedy and its ability to both move and instruct, "Poetics" continues to inspire and inform writers, critics, and readers alike.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781023033350
Publisher:	Anson Street Press
Publication date:	03/28/2025
Pages:	62
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.13(d)

About the Author

Aristotle; 384 - 322 BCE, was a Greek philosopher born in Stagirus, northern Greece, in 384 BCE. His father, Nicomachus, died when Aristotle was a child, whereafter Proxenus of Atarneus became his guardian. At eighteen, he joined Plato's Academy in Athens and remained there until the age of thirty-seven (c. 347 BCE). His writings cover many subjects - including physics, biology, zoology, metaphysics, logic, ethics, aesthetics, poetry, theater, music, rhetoric, linguistics, politics and government - and constitute the first comprehensive system of Western philosophy. Shortly after Plato died, Aristotle left Athens and, at the request of Philip of Macedonia, tutored Alexander the Great between 356 and 323 BCE. According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, "Aristotle was the first genuine scientist in history. ... Every scientist is in his debt."