Poetics

Name: Poetics
Brand: Findaway Voices
Availability: InStock
Author: Aristotle
ISBN: 9798882325106

Author: Aristotle, S. H. Butcher - translator

Narrator: Daniel Dorse

Unabridged: 1 hr 50 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Right Way Publishing

Published: 04/08/2024

Categories: Nonfiction, Literary Collections, Literary Criticism

Synopsis

Delve into the timeless principles of storytelling and drama with "Poetics" by Aristotle, now available as a captivating audiobook. In this seminal work, Aristotle explores the fundamentals of literature, offering invaluable insights into the art of crafting compelling narratives and engaging characters.Listeners will be enthralled by Aristotle's analysis of tragedy, comedy, and epic poetry, as he delves into the essential elements that make these forms of literature so powerful and enduring. From the structure of plots to the importance of character development and catharsis, "Poetics" provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the beauty and complexity of storytelling.Perfect for writers, students of literature, and anyone interested in the art of storytelling, "Poetics" offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Whether you're a seasoned storyteller or just beginning your journey as a writer, this audiobook provides valuable insights that will enhance your understanding of narrative technique and enrich your creative process.So, if you're ready to unlock the secrets of great storytelling and elevate your craft to new heights, start listening to "Poetics" today and embark on a journey of literary discovery and enlightenment. Start Listening to "Poetics" today!

About Aristotle

Aristotle (384-322 BC) was a Greek philosopher, a student of Plato, and a tutor to Alexander the Great. His writings, on such diverse subjects as rhetoric, logic, politics, ethics, biology, physics, and poetry, comprise some of the foundations of Western philosophy. He wrote as many as 200 treatises during his lifetime, of which only 31 survive. Of these, Aristotle's best-known works include Metaphysics, Nicomachean Ethics, Eudemian Ethics, Politics, and On the Soul.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Glenn on March 06, 2024

During the golden age of ancient Greece bards roamed the countryside mesmerizing crowds by reciting the epics of Homer. Thousands of men and women gathered and were moved to tears by tragedies performed outside in amphitheaters during sacred festivals. Such an amazingly powerful and profound experie......more

Goodreads review by Sean Barrs on March 26, 2017

It’s odd that the most ancient essay on literary criticism is one of the easiest to understand. It is so accessible. If you compare this to works by Nietzsche, Hegel and Freud the extremities of this can easily be seen. Aristotle explains his theory in the most basic language possible with no artful......more

Goodreads review by Bill on September 10, 2019

If you want to learn about tragedy--or narrative in general--this is still the best place to start.......more

Goodreads review by Ben on May 13, 2023

The title is misleading; Aristotle discusses in this treatise not poetry but drama, and in particular the tragedy. The confusion rises from the fact that Classical Greek plays used to be written in metred verse. Aristotle's analysis is so lucid and systematic that it is hard to believe that this boo......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on February 17, 2023

I read this for The Literary Life Podcast. Fascinating ideas that spark thought and discussion. I do not think this would in any way be a modern manual for writing, although I do think there are helpful ideas which spark further thinking.......more