Poetics
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About this book
One of the first books written on what is now called aesthetics. Although parts are lost (e.g., comedy), it has been very influential in western thought, such as the part on tragedy.
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3.8/5 · 30776 readers · 142 pages · ≈ 2 h 38 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Poetics?
About ≈ 2 h 38 m — 142 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Poetics?
142 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Poetics?
It sits on the Philosophy, Poetry, Drama shelves.
Is Poetics in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Poetics?
The main characters include Aristotle.
Where does Poetics take place?
It is set in Athens, Greece during Early works to 1800.
Who wrote Poetics?
Aristotle.
Where can I read Poetics online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library
Setting
AthensGreece
Time period
Early works to 1800
Characters
Aristotle