{"product_id":"9789386538031","title":"Poetics","description":"In \u003ci\u003ePoetics\u003c\/i\u003e, Aristotle dissects the essence of storytelling, outlining principles that still guide modern literature, theatre, and film. Through his analysis of tragedy, plot structure, character development, and catharsis, he offers a timeless guide to the emotional power of narrative.\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere tragedy finds form, and story finds soul.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Read \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoetics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e Today?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the earliest literary critique that shaped Western art and thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelve into Aristotle’s ideas on tragedy, imitation (mimesis), and the power of plot over character.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand core concepts like \u003ci\u003ehamartia\u003c\/i\u003e (tragic flaw), \u003ci\u003eanagnorisis\u003c\/i\u003e (recognition), and \u003ci\u003eperipeteia\u003c\/i\u003e (reversal).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA must-read for students, writers, artists, philosophers, and lovers of great storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThemes Explored\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nature and purpose of art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmotional transformation through catharsis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe structure of a perfect plot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthics and aesthetics in storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between reality and imitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aristotle","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":48438019915988,"sku":"9789386538031","price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/9208\/files\/BNCImageAPI_82f547fb-d435-4c18-bfe2-2fab80d7cbc5.jpg?v=1786136456","url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9789386538031","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}