Aristotle's Theory Of Poetry And Fine Art: With A Critical Text And Translation Of The Poetics

by Samuel H. Butcher, Aristotle, Samuel Henry Butcher

Book Overview

Aristotle's Theory of Poetry and Fine Art is a comprehensive study of Aristotle's Poetics, a treatise on the nature of poetry and its role in society. The book includes a critical text and translation of the Poetics, as well as a detailed analysis of Aristotle's theories on the elements of poetry, including plot, character, language, and style. The author also explores the historical context of Aristotle's work and its influence on subsequent literary theory. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of literary criticism or the philosophy of art.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428614354
• ISBN13: 9781428614352
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"