The *Poetics* by Aristotle is one of the earliest works of literary theory and criticism. Written in ancient Greece, it explores the principles of dramatic storytelling, focusing on tragedy, plot structure, character, and themes. It provides insights into how stories evoke emotions like pity and fear, influencing the development of Western literature and drama.
Poetic
Grief
Mythology
Hero
Psychological
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GenrePhilosophy
Length1 hr 35 mins
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Publish dateJan 1, 335
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Aristotle's Poetics
14Chapter XIV
2Chapter II
15Chapter XV
3Chapter III
16Chapter XVI
4Chapter IV
17Chapter XVII
5Chapter V
18Chapter XVIII
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6Chapter VI
19Chapter XIX
7Chapter VII
20Chapter XX
8Chapter VIII
21Chapter XXI
9Chapter IX
22Chapter XXII
10Chapter X
23Chapter XXIII
11Chapter XI
24Chapter XXIV
12Chapter XII
25Chapter XXV
13Chapter XIII
26Chapter XXVI
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Aristotle
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