Poetics

eBook: Poetics

Sprache - Englisch

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The Poetics of Aristotle is the earliest surviving work of dramatic theory and first extant philosophical treatise to focus on literary theory. In it, Aristotle offers an account of what he calls "poetry". In this reflections Aristotle includes verse drama – comedy, tragedy, and the satyr play – as well as lyric poetry and epic poetry. The similarities and differences are being described in this work.


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Aristotle (384–322 BCE), the ancient Greek philosopher and scientist, is among the most important figures in the intellectual history of the West. A student of Plato and tutor to Alexander the Great, Aristotle's works span a multitude of subjects, ranging from logic, metaphysics, and ethics to biology, zoology, and politics. His treatise 'Poetics' is a seminal analysis of ancient Greek tragedy and epic poetry. In it, Aristotle delineated literary concepts such as mimesis (imitation), hamartia (tragic flaw), and catharsis (emotional purification), providing a foundation for literary criticism that resonates to this day (Aristotle, Poetics). His methodical approach to categorizing and analyzing literature set the standard for genre theory and had a lasting influence on European literature and theory throughout the Renaissance, forming the bedrock for much of Western literary criticism (Halliwell, 1986). Aristotle's work is characterized by its systemic precision and empirical observation, blending philosophy with an almost scientific analysis of the subjects he explored. His contributions to thought, particularly in logic and biology, were unmatched for centuries and continue to be a significant reference point in both humanistic and naturalistic disciplines.

Produkt Details

Verlag: DigiCat

Genre: Sprache - Englisch

Sprache: English

Umfang: 38 Seiten

Größe: 230,0 KB

ISBN: 8596547403319

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