Aristotle's Treatise On Poetry And Two Dissertations On Poetical And Musical Imitation (1812) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164048244)

Aristotle's Treatise On Poetry And Two Dissertations On Poetical And Musical Imitation is a comprehensive book written by Thomas Twining in 1812. The book is a translation and commentary on Aristotle's Poetics, which is considered one of the most important works on literary theory and criticism in Western tradition. The book is divided into three parts. The first part is the translation of Aristotle's Poetics, which is a collection of lectures that Aristotle gave to his students on the nature of poetry and drama. In this part, Aristotle discusses the different types of poetry, the elements of tragedy and comedy, and the role of the poet in society. The second part of the book is Twining's commentary on Aristotle's Poetics. Here, Twining provides a detailed analysis of Aristotle's ideas and explains their significance in the context of literary theory. He also compares Aristotle's views with those of other literary theorists and critiques some of Aristotle's arguments. The third and final part of the book consists of two dissertations on poetics and musical imitation. In these dissertations, Twining explores the relationship between poetry and music, and the ways in which they can be used to imitate human emotions and actions. He also discusses the differences between verbal and musical imitation and the role of imitation in art. Overall, Aristotle's Treatise On Poetry And Two Dissertations On Poetical And Musical Imitation is a valuable resource for anyone interested in literary theory, criticism, or the history of Western thought. It provides a comprehensive overview of Aristotle's ideas on poetry and drama and offers insightful commentary and analysis from a respected scholar.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Twining
ISBN-10: 1164048244
ISBN-13: 9781164048244
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 504
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.01d