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Of all the writings on theory and aesthetics-ancient, medieval, or modern-the most important is indisputably Aristotle's "Poetics," the first philosophical treatise to propound a theory of literature. In the "Poetics," Aristotle writes that he will speak of comedy-but there is no further mention of comedy. Aristotle writes also that he will address catharsis and an analysis of what is funny. But he does not actually address any of those ideas. The surviving Poetics is incomplete.

Until today. Here, Walter Watson offers a new interpretation of the lost second book of Aristotle's...

Of all the writings on theory and aesthetics ancient, medieval, or modern the most important is indisputably Aristotle s "Poetics," the first philosophical treatise to propound a theory of literature. In the "Poetics," Aristotle writes that he will speak of comedy but there is no further mention of comedy. Aristotle writes also that he will address catharsis and an analysis of what is funny. But he does not actually address any of those ideas. The surviving Poetics is incomplete.

Until today. Here, Walter Watson offers a new interpretation of the lost second book of Aristotle's...

Originally published in 1927, Told Again is an enchanting collection of elegant fairy tales, showcasing the formidable talents of a writer who used magical realism before the term had even been invented. Walter de la Mare (1873-1956) was one of the most celebrated writers of children's literature during the first half of the twentieth century--so much so that W. H. Auden edited a selection of his poems and British children could recite de la Mare's verses by heart. His abundant literary gifts can be savored once more in this new edition. With marvelous black and white illustrations...