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Poetics

by Aristotle · 1536

Philosophy · ranked #42 in category

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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Category
Philosophy
First published
1536 · 1530s
Author
Aristotle
Standing
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