One of the most powerful, perceptive and influential works of criticism in Western literary history.

In his near-contemporary account of classical Greek tragedy, Aristotle examines the dramatic...

One of the most powerful, perceptive and influential works of criticism in Western literary history.

In his near-contemporary account of classical Greek tragedy, Aristotle examines the dramatic elements of plot, character, language, and spectacle that combine to produce pity and fear in the audience, and asks why we derive pleasure from this apparently...

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  • Item Ancient Greek Literature
  • Number of pages Number of pages 144
  • Cover Cover Soft
  • Year of publication Year of publication 1997
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One of the most powerful, perceptive and influential works of criticism in Western literary history.

In his near-contemporary account of classical Greek tragedy, Aristotle examines the dramatic elements of plot, character, language, and spectacle that combine to produce pity and fear in the audience, and asks why we derive pleasure from this apparently painful process.

Taking examples from the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the Poetics introduced into literary criticism such central concepts as mimesis ('imitation'), hamartia ('error'), and katharsis ('purification').

Aristotle explains how the most effective tragedies rely on complication and resolution, recognition and reversals. The Poetics has informed thinking about drama ever since.

Translated with an Introduction and Notes by Malcolm Heath.

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Author
Aristotle
Publisher
Penguin
Genre
Ancient Greek Literature
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
144
Release Date
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Publication Date
1997
Dimensions
12.9x19.8 cm
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780140446364

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One of the most powerful, perceptive and influential works of criticism in Western literary history.

In his near-contemporary account of classical Greek tragedy, Aristotle examines the dramatic elements of plot, character, language, and spectacle that combine to produce pity and fear in the audience, and asks why we derive pleasure from this apparently painful process.

Taking examples from the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides, the Poetics introduced into literary criticism such central concepts as mimesis ('imitation'), hamartia ('error'), and katharsis ('purification').

Aristotle explains how the most effective tragedies rely on complication and resolution, recognition and reversals. The Poetics has informed thinking about drama ever since.

Translated with an Introduction and Notes by Malcolm Heath.

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Author
Aristotle
Publisher
Penguin
Genre
Ancient Greek Literature
Cover
Soft
Number of Pages
144
Release Date
-
Publication Date
1997
Dimensions
12.9x19.8 cm
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780140446364

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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