Poetics by Aristotle (English) Paperback Book

Description: Poetics by Aristotle, Anthony Kenny A founding text of European aestheticism and literary criticism, Poetics underpins our moden understanding of imaginative writing. Anthony Kennys new translation is accompanied by associated material from Plato, Sir Philip Sidney, P. B. Shelley, and Dorothy L. Sayers and a wide-ranging introduction. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What is poetry, how many kinds of it are there, and what are their specific effects? Aristotles Poetics is the most influential book on poetry ever written. A founding text of European aesthetics and literary criticism, from it stems much of our modern understanding of the creation and impact of imaginative writing, including poetry, drama, and fiction. For Aristotle, the art of representation conveys universaltruths which we can appreciate more easily than the lessons of history or philosophy. In his short treatise Aristotle discusses the origins of poetry and its early development, the nature of tragedy and plot, and offerspractical advice to playwrights. This new translation by Anthony Kenny is accompanied by associated material from Plato and a range of responses from more modern literary practitioners: Sir Philip Sidney, P. B. Shelley, and Dorothy L. Sayers. The book includes a wide-ranging introduction and notes, making this the most accessible and attractive modern edition. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available thewidest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, includingexpert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Notes A new translation by Anthony Kenny, with wide-ranging critical notes and additional material. Author Biography Sir Anthony Kenny is a distinguished philosopher whose books include The Aristotelian Ethics (1978), Aristotles Theory of the Will (1979), and Aristotle on the Perfect Life (1992). His most recent book is A New History of Western Philosophy (2010). For Oxford Worlds Classics he has translated Aristotles Eudemian Ethics. Table of Contents IntroductionNote on the Texts and TranslationSelect BibliographyChronology of AristotleOutline of the Poeticsfrom Platos Republic, Books II, III, and XAristotles Poeticsfrom Sir Philip Sidneys Apology for Poetryfrom P. B. Shelleys Defence of Poetryfrom Dorothy L. Sayerss Aristotle on Detective FictionExplanatory NotesNote on MetreGlossary of Key TermsIndex Promotional A new translation by Anthony Kenny of Aristotles Poetics, the most influential book on poetry ever written. Long Description What is poetry, how many kinds of it are there, and what are their specific effects? Aristotles Poetics is the most influential book on poetry ever written. A founding text of European aesthetics and literary criticism, from it stems much of our modern understanding of the creation and impact of imaginative writing, including poetry, drama, and fiction. For Aristotle, the art of representation conveys universaltruths which we can appreciate more easily than the lessons of history or philosophy. In his short treatise Aristotle discusses the origins of poetry and its early development, the nature of tragedy and plot, and offerspractical advice to playwrights. This new translation by Anthony Kenny is accompanied by associated material from Plato and a range of responses from more modern literary practitioners: Sir Philip Sidney, P. B. Shelley, and Dorothy L. Sayers. The book includes a wide-ranging introduction and notes, making this the most accessible and attractive modern edition. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford Worlds Classics has made available thewidest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxfords commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, includingexpert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. Feature A fluent new translation by our greatest living historian of philosophy of the most influential book on poetry ever written.Aristotles Poetics is here presented in a unique edition together with related extracts from Plato and more modern responses to Aristotle from Sir Philip Sidney, Shelley, and Dorothy L. Sayers.Wide-ranging Introduction considers the philosophical underpinnings to Aristotles literary criticism and the ideas about poetry, drama, and tragedy that have influenced writers and dramatists ever since, with reference to other art forms and modern writers.Includes helpful notes, a glossary of key terms, and an index. New Feature Introduction Note on the Texts and Translation Select Bibliography Chronology of Aristotle Outline of the Poetics from Platos Republic, Books II, III, and X Aristotles Poetics from Sir Philip Sidneys Apology for Poetry from P. B. Shelleys Defence of Poetry from Dorothy L. Sayerss Aristotle on Detective Fiction Explanatory Notes Note on Metre Glossary of Key Terms Index Details ISBN0199608369 Author Anthony Kenny Short Title POETICS Language English ISBN-10 0199608369 ISBN-13 9780199608362 Media Book Format Paperback Affiliation Chief, Division of Ophthalmology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Pr Residence GR Birth 0384 Death 0322 Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Translator Anthony Kenny UK Release Date 2013-01-10 NZ Release Date 2013-01-10 Pages 160 Publisher Oxford University Press Series Oxford Worlds Classics Year 2013 Publication Date 2013-01-10 Imprint Oxford University Press DEWEY 808.1 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2013-01-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:48688257;

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