Description: This book delves into the art of poetry, specifically focusing on the fundamental principles of tragedy. The author takes the reader on a journey through the various aspects of tragedy, examining its origins, structure, and purpose, drawing on the philosophical and literary insights of the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. Examining the evolution of tragedy from its early forms to its more sophisticated structure, the author explores how tragedy became a distinct art form. The book delves into the key elements of a tragedy, including the story, manner, discourse, sentiment, scenery, and melody, and their interconnectedness. The reader is introduced to concepts like peripeteia (reversal of fortune) and recognition, central to creating compelling dramatic narratives. Through the lens of Aristotle's analysis, the book explores the role of imitation in art and how tragedy imitates the actions of men, particularly those whose actions lead them from good to bad fortune or vice versa. The author examines the thematic depth of tragedy, exploring the power of the genre to evoke fear and pity in the audience, ultimately leading to a purging of these emotions, a concept known as catharsis. Ultimately, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of Aristotle's theory of tragedy, illuminating the lasting significance of his ideas on poetry and drama. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 96
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Book Title: Aristotle's Poetics : Literally Translated, with Explanatory Notes, and an Analysis (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Year: 2016
Topic: General, Essays
Item Height: 0.2 in
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Genre: Literary Collections, History
Item Weight: 5 oz
Author: Aristotle Aristotle
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
