Uncover the secrets of great literature with this authoritative translation of Aristotle's classic treatise on poetry. Aristotle provides a comprehensive guide to the art of storytelling, with detailed advice on structure, characterization, and language. This edition includes extensive notes on both the translation and the original text, as well as two insightful dissertations on the relationship between poetry and music. Whether you're a writer, a literary scholar, or just a lover of great literature, this book is a must-read. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.