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# Poetics (Penguin Classics)

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desertcart.com: Poetics (Penguin Classics): 9780140446364: Aristotle, Heath, Malcolm: Books

Review: Malcolm Heath translation and annotation of Aristotle's Poetics (Penguin) - The Penguin Aristotle editions are probably the best available for nonspecialists with limited or no classical Greek. The long and detailed introduction is worth the cost of this book alone; and the translation itself is scrupulous and scrupulously annotated with detailed notes and references to historical contexts and Aristotle's other writings. (The H.C. Lawson-Tancred translation and annotation of Aristotle's Art of Rhetoric is another outstanding example.) I have read the Poetics in various translations for over forty years. This is by far the best translation for conveying, as nearly as possible, what Aristotle actually wrote and, even more importantly, the historical and literary contexts in which he wrote and the consequent inferences his first Greek readers would have been expected to make based on what they knew. It's also a very readable translation (no small feat with Aristotle, who can be made very tough going in English by translators more interested in showing off their erudition than assisting readers). This is the translation to buy for students or casual readers making their first attempt at Aristotle, or by more seasoned readers who have been confused or discouraged by enigmatic translations without notes. This is also an economically priced translation, a much better buy than the cheaper, unannotated translations.
Review: As described - Arrived on time and as described

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | 0140446362 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #59,386 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in Philosophy Aesthetics #22 in Ancient & Classical Literary Criticism (Books) #83 in Literary Criticism & Theory |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (684) |
| Dimensions  | 7.92 x 5.04 x 0.36 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 9780140446364 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0140446364 |
| Item Weight  | 3.99 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 144 pages |
| Publication date  | March 1, 1997 |
| Publisher  | Penguin Classics |
| Reading age  | 18 years and up |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Malcolm Heath translation and annotation of Aristotle's Poetics (Penguin)
*by L***K on June 13, 2014*

The Penguin Aristotle editions are probably the best available for nonspecialists with limited or no classical Greek. The long and detailed introduction is worth the cost of this book alone; and the translation itself is scrupulous and scrupulously annotated with detailed notes and references to historical contexts and Aristotle's other writings. (The H.C. Lawson-Tancred translation and annotation of Aristotle's Art of Rhetoric is another outstanding example.) I have read the Poetics in various translations for over forty years. This is by far the best translation for conveying, as nearly as possible, what Aristotle actually wrote and, even more importantly, the historical and literary contexts in which he wrote and the consequent inferences his first Greek readers would have been expected to make based on what they knew. It's also a very readable translation (no small feat with Aristotle, who can be made very tough going in English by translators more interested in showing off their erudition than assisting readers). This is the translation to buy for students or casual readers making their first attempt at Aristotle, or by more seasoned readers who have been confused or discouraged by enigmatic translations without notes. This is also an economically priced translation, a much better buy than the cheaper, unannotated translations.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As described
*by A***R on June 26, 2025*

Arrived on time and as described

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential Background to the Development of Western Literature
*by M***. on March 5, 2015*

This review refers to the "Penguin Classics" edition with an introduction by Malcolm Health: This book was often referred to by both my high school and college literature teachers although it has taken me an additional +20 years to actually read the book. I am glad I did. I think those interested in western literature or aesthetics will find Poetic's to be an essential read as it provides the initial codification of concepts such as tragedy, comedy, plot, unity, character, and katharsis. Malcolm Heath's introduction is absolutely essential and is worth the price of the book alone.

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