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Aristotle's Poetics
Aristotle's Poetics
Author: Stephen Halliwell
In one of the most perceptive and influential works of criticism in Western literary history, third century B.C. Greek philosopher Aristotle examines the literature of his time, describing the origins of poetry as an imitative art and drawing attention to the distinctions between comedy and tragedy. Aristotle helped establish the foundations of ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780807817100
ISBN-10: 0807817104
Pages: 369
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Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Pr
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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This is S.H. Butcher's 1902 translation. I haven't read the introductory essay yet, so my rating does not reflect that, but I would like to get a more up-to-date and readable translation of the Poetics.