Aristotle's Poetics

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gptkbp:instanceOf literary work
gptkbp:author Aristotle
gptkbp:contains analysis of comedy
analysis of tragedy
gptkbp:discusses character development
plot structure
catharsis
mimesis
style
theme
spectacle
gptkbp:focusesOn dramatic theory
gptkbp:genre philosophy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Aristotle's Poetics
gptkbp:influences Western literature
gptkbp:isAvailableIn digital format
print format
gptkbp:isCitedBy scholars
playwrights
filmmakers
theorists
gptkbp:isConsidered the first work of literary criticism
gptkbp:isDividedInto two main parts
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy the field of aesthetics
gptkbp:isNotableFor its historical significance
its systematic approach
its critical reception
its philosophical insights
its analysis of epic poetry
its discussion of the unities
its examination of audience response
its examination of character arcs
its examination of dramatic irony
its examination of moral lessons
its exploration of comedy
its exploration of tragedy
its foundational concepts
its impact on drama
its impact on narrative theory
its role in the development of literary theory
its role in the study of aesthetics
its role in the study of audience engagement
its role in the study of character development
its role in the study of cultural context
its role in the study of dramatic structure
its role in the study of emotional impact
its role in the study of ethical considerations
its role in the study of historical context
its role in the study of literary devices
its role in the study of narrative structure
its role in the study of performance arts
its role in the study of philosophical context
its role in the study of political implications
its role in the study of psychological aspects
its role in the study of rhetoric
its role in the study of social commentary
its role in the study of storytelling
its role in the study of thematic analysis
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Aristotle's_works
gptkbp:isReferencedIn numerous literary studies
gptkbp:isStudiedIn literature courses
gptkbp:language Ancient Greek
gptkbp:publishedIn 4th century BC
gptkbp:translatedInto many languages