Description
Aristotle's seminal work, Poetics, offers a foundational exploration of dramatic theory and literary criticism. This treatise delves into the essential elements of tragedy, analyzing plot, character, language, and spectacle to understand their impact on the audience. Aristotle introduces enduring concepts such as mimesis, hamartia, and katharsis, examining how imitation and emotional catharsis contribute to the pleasure derived from dramatic art. His insightful analysis of dramatic structure, including complication, resolution, recognition, and reversal, continues to shape our understanding of storytelling and its profound effects.
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paperback
Penguin
Published Mar 1, 1997
148 pages
ISBN: 9780140446364
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First Published
1997
Language
eng
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