Poetics

Poetics is a book written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, which is considered to be one of the most influential works in the history of literary criticism. The book is a treatise on the nature of poetry and drama, and it is divided into several chapters that explore different aspects of these art forms.In the first chapter, Aristotle defines poetry as an imitation of life, and he distinguishes between different types of poetry based on the medium used to convey the imitation (e.g. verse, prose). He also discusses the role of the poet, and argues that the poet’s job is to create characters and situations that are both believable and emotionally engaging.In the following chapters, Aristotle delves deeper into the elements of poetry and drama, including plot, character, language, and spectacle. He offers advice on how to create effective plots, how to develop interesting and complex characters, and how to use language to convey emotion and meaning.Throughout the book, Aristotle also compares and contrasts different types of poetry and drama, such as tragedy and comedy, and he offers insights into the ways in which these different forms of art can be used to achieve different effects on the audience.Overall, Poetics is a seminal work that has had a profound impact on the development of literary theory and criticism, and it continues to be studied and debated by scholars and writers today.How to say the serious things, and how they make us feel.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.