{"product_id":"aristotles-poetics","title":"ARISTOTLE'S: POETICS","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoetics\u003c\/em\u003e is an important work of literary criticism by the ancient Greek philosopher \u003cstrong\u003eAristotle\u003c\/strong\u003e. In this work, Aristotle examines the nature and structure of \u003cstrong\u003eGreek drama\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly \u003cstrong\u003etragedy\u003c\/strong\u003e. He explains how elements such as plot, character, thought, language, music, and spectacle contribute to an effective tragedy. His ideas about \u003cstrong\u003emimesis, catharsis, and the tragic hero\u003c\/strong\u003e have had a lasting influence on literary criticism and dramatic theory.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWritten:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around the 4th century BCE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Literary criticism \/ Literary theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePoetics\u003c\/em\u003e mainly discusses \u003cstrong\u003eGreek tragedy and dramatic art\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAristotle considers \u003cstrong\u003eplot (mythos)\u003c\/strong\u003e the most important element of tragedy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHe identifies \u003cstrong\u003esix elements of tragedy:\u003c\/strong\u003e plot, character, thought, diction, melody, and spectacle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMimesis (imitation):\u003c\/strong\u003e Art and literature represent or imitate human actions and life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatharsis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tragedy produces feelings of \u003cstrong\u003epity and fear\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to an emotional purification or release.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHamartia:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tragic hero’s error or mistake in judgment that contributes to his downfall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeripeteia:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sudden \u003cstrong\u003ereversal of fortune\u003c\/strong\u003e in the story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnagnorisis:\u003c\/strong\u003e A moment of \u003cstrong\u003erecognition or discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e experienced by a character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAristotle emphasizes that a good tragedy should have a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete and unified plot\u003c\/strong\u003e with a beginning, middle, and end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePoetics\u003c\/em\u003e became one of the \u003cstrong\u003efoundational works of Western literary criticism\u003c\/strong\u003e and continues to influence the study of literature and drama.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dr. S.Sen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44072486797402,"sku":"4.01.4","price":110.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/7713\/7498\/files\/611F5v9WxqL._SL1275.avif?v=1789388898","url":"https:\/\/uniquepublishers.in\/products\/aristotles-poetics","provider":"Unique Publishers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}