The Poetics by Aristotle | Audiobook with Text

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🔖 About “The Poetics”
Aristotle’s “Poetics” is one of the earliest and most influential works on literary theory. Written in the 4th century BCE, it analyzes the principles of tragedy, epic poetry, and dramatic composition. Aristotle discusses concepts such as plot structure, character development, catharsis, and the role of imitation in art, shaping the foundations of Western literary criticism. His insights continue to inform storytelling, theater, and literary studies today.

🌟 About Aristotle
Aristotle (384–322 BCE) was a Greek philosopher and polymath whose works have shaped countless disciplines, including ethics, politics, science, and literary criticism. “The Poetics” remains one of his most influential texts, providing a systematic approach to analyzing literature and its emotional effects on audiences.

🎙️ Narrated by Mark Cassidy
This audiobook is brought to life by Mark Cassidy, whose articulate and expressive narration captures the depth and precision of Aristotle’s literary analysis.

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This audiobook includes full on-screen subtitles, allowing you to follow Aristotle’s text closely as you listen. The visuals provide a calm and reflective atmosphere, enhancing your understanding of dramatic theory and poetics.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - The Poetics by Aristotle
00:11 - Chapter 1: The Nature of Poetry and Imitation
03:33 - Chapter 2: The Origins and Development of Poetry
05:00 - Chapter 3: The Types of Poetry and Their Differences
06:36 - Chapter 4: Tragedy and Its Essential Elements
11:43 - Chapter 5: Comedy, Epic, and Other Forms of Poetry
13:56 - Chapter 6: Definition and Purpose of Tragedy
20:07 - Chapter 7: The Structure of a Tragic Plot
22:48 - Chapter 8: Unity in Tragedy: A Single, Complete Action
24:22 - Chapter 9: The Role of Probability and Necessity in Plot
28:09 - Chapter 10: Complex and Simple Plots: Recognition and Reversal
28:57 - Chapter 11: Suffering and Catharsis in Tragedy
31:13 - Chapter 12: Quantitative Parts of Tragedy
32:31 - Chapter 13: What Makes a Plot Truly Tragic?
36:15 - Chapter 14: The Best Kind of Tragic Hero
40:50 - Chapter 15: The Role of Character in Tragedy
44:08 - Chapter 16: Recognition and Its Types in Drama
47:53 - Chapter 17: Constructing a Tragic Plot Effectively
51:14 - Chapter 18: The Role of Spectacle and Song in Tragedy
55:06 - Chapter 19: Thought and Diction in Poetry
57:01 - Chapter 20: Metaphor and the Art of Poetic Language
1:00:46 - Chapter 21: Poetic Style and Proper Expression
1:05:03 - Chapter 22: Epic Poetry vs. Tragedy: A Comparison
1:09:24 - Chapter 23: Unity and Magnitude in Epic Poetry
1:11:50 - Chapter 24: Superiority of Tragedy over Epic Poetry
1:18:15 - Chapter 25: Criticism of Poetry and Responses to Objections
1:27:02 - Chapter 26: The Superiority of Tragedy Over Epic Poetry

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