The Poetics of Aristotle: Translation and Commentary

Incorporating the best modern work on the <i>Poetics</i>, Halliwells translation is aimed at those who want a reliable version of Aristotles ideas along with concise and stimulating guidance. A running commentary explains the structure and detail of Aristotles argument, attempts to provoke further thought about the works strengths and weaknesses, and offers suggestions on relating the <i>Poetics</i> to later stages of literary theory and practice.