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Aristotle's theory of poetry and fine art, with a critical text and translation of the Poetics. With a prefatory essay, Aristotelian literary criticism, by John Gassner.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Original language: Undetermined Publication details: New York] Dover Publications [1951]Edition: 4th ed. [1st American edDescription: lxxvi, 421 p. 25 cmISBN:
  • 0486200426
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 808.1 [888.5]
LOC classification:
  • PN1040.A7 B8 1951
Contents:
Art and nature -- 'Imitation' as an aesthetic term -- Poetic truth -- The end of fine art -- Art and morality -- The function of tragedy -- The dramatic unities -- The ideal tragic hero -- Plot and character in tragedy -- The generalising power of comedy -- Poetic universality in Greek literature.
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Books (30-Day Checkout) Books (30-Day Checkout) Nash Library General Stacks PN1040.A7B8 1951 1 Available 33710000481387

Bibliography: p. lxxiii-lxxvi.

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Art and nature -- 'Imitation' as an aesthetic term -- Poetic truth -- The end of fine art -- Art and morality -- The function of tragedy -- The dramatic unities -- The ideal tragic hero -- Plot and character in tragedy -- The generalising power of comedy -- Poetic universality in Greek literature.