Runousoppi

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Aristotle, 385 BCE-323 BCE

Contributor:

Calamnius, J. W. (Johan Wiktor), 1838-1891

Standardized Title:

Poetics. Finnish

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Runousoppi" by Aristotle is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. This text serves as a translation and commentary on Aristotle's influential treatise about poetry and aesthetics, emphasizing the significance of classical literature and its impact on literary and artistic development. The work explores various aspects of poetic composition, including the nature of tragedy, comedy, and different forms of narrative. The opening of "Runousoppi" presents an introduction by the translator, who discusses the importance of studying classical texts like Aristotle's in the context of Finnish literature. The translator reflects on the benefits of engaging with ancient works, viewing them as sources of inspiration and knowledge for contemporary writers and scholars. The section outlines Aristotle's approach to poetry, categorizing different genres and hinting at deeper principles of aesthetic theory that will be explored throughout the text. In essence, this portion sets the groundwork for a detailed examination of poetic forms and their philosophical implications, highlighting Aristotle's enduring influence in the field of literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Tapio Riikonen

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poetics_(Aristotle) Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runousoppi

Reading ease score: 39.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-05-15