Publisher's Synopsis
Aristotle's Theory of Poetry and Fine Art is a comprehensive book that delves into the ancient Greek philosopher's views on poetry and art. The book includes a critical text and translation of Aristotle's Poetics, which is considered one of the most important works in literary theory. The book begins with an introduction that provides an overview of Aristotle's life and his contributions to philosophy and literary theory. It then moves on to a detailed analysis of Aristotle's Poetics, which is divided into several chapters. The first chapter discusses the nature of poetry and the various types of poetry that exist. The second chapter explores the elements of poetry, including plot, character, and language. The third chapter focuses on the role of the poet and the audience in creating and interpreting poetry. The book also includes a critical analysis of Aristotle's theory of tragedy, which is an important aspect of his Poetics. The author examines the key concepts of tragedy, such as catharsis and hamartia, and provides examples from classical Greek plays to illustrate these concepts. Overall, Aristotle's Theory of Poetry and Fine Art is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of literary theory and the development of Western literature. It provides a comprehensive analysis of Aristotle's views on poetry and art and offers insights into the ancient Greek culture that influenced his thinking.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.