Noun
The principles and rules of the art of poetry.
Source: Webster's dictionaryAbhorring sentimentality, he rejected the politics and poetics of cultural identity that held sway in Latin America for so long." Source: Internet
Aristotle wrote in the Poetics that "the greatest thing by far is to be a master of metaphor." Source: Internet
Aristotle's Poetics, V. Unlike his prescriptive attitude regarding the plot (unity of action), Aristotle here merely remarks on the typical duration of a tragedy's action, and does not suggest any kind of imperative that it always ought to be so. Source: Internet
Aristotle, Poetics 9. Agathon was also the first playwright to write choral parts which were apparently independent from the main plot of his plays. Source: Internet
Aristotle, Poetics IV While it is believed that Aristotle's Poetics comprised two books – one on comedy and one on tragedy – only the portion that focuses on tragedy has survived. Source: Internet
Aristotle, Poetics III Aristotle believed that imitation is natural to mankind and constitutes one of mankind's advantages over animals. Source: Internet