Poetics

Structure and Organization

Aristotle's «Poetics» consists of several parts, each dedicated to different aspects of poetic art. At the beginning of the book, Aristotle defines poetry and its types, including tragedy, comedy, and epic. He then examines the elements of tragedy in detail, such as myth (plot), characters, diction, thought, spectacle, and melody. Special attention is given to the analysis of tragedy, its structure, and goals, including catharsis. Aristotle also discusses the differences between tragedy and epic, as well as the principles of plot construction and the roles of characters. In the concluding parts of the book, questions of style and language in poetry are considered, along with recommendations for creating successful poetic works.