Classical Literary Criticism Murray Penelope
Classical Literary Criticism Murray Penelope This anthology brings together core classical texts for understanding literature. In his response, Poetics, Aristotle draws on the works of the great…
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Classical Literary Criticism Murray Penelope
This anthology brings together core classical texts for understanding literature. In his response, Poetics, Aristotle draws on the works of the great Greek playwrights to defend the value of the art. The selections from Plato illustrate the poetic philosopher's surprising exclusion of poets from his ideal republic.
Longinus's On the Sublime explores the nature of inspiration in poetry and prose. Horace's The Art of Poetry is a vivid practitioner's guide that promotes a style of poetic craftsmanship rooted in wisdom, ethical insight, and decorum. This volume is a work of great value and interest to classicists, students, and writers.In her Introduction, Penelope Murray compares and contrasts the viewpoints of these formidable critics as well as their impact on the Western tradition.
This edition also includes a new bibliography and chronology and comprehensive
English Literary Criticism
Principles of Literary Criticism