The Poetics is a book written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle in which he analyses the art of poetry and drama. Aristotle examines the different elements that make up a work of literature including plot character language and spectacle and discusses how they must be combined to create a successful and effective piece of writing. He also explores the different genres of literature such as tragedy and comedy and provides examples of works that he believes exemplify the principles he discusses. The Poetics is considered a seminal work in the study of literature and has had a profound influence on literary theory and criticism throughout the centuries. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the art of writing and the principles that underlie it.Translated By Ingram Bywater.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.