An Overview of the Critical concepts of Aristotle (Reference to Urdu and Punjabi)

Authors

  • Dr. Abdul Aziz Malik Assistant professor, Department of Urdu, GC University Faisalabad
  • Dr. Rabia Sarfraz Associate Professor, Department of Urdu, GC University, Faisalabad
  • Dr. Rubina Yasmeen Assistant Professor, Department of Urdu, Sarhad University, of Science and Information Technology, Peshawar
  • Dr. Asma Ghulam Rasool (Corresponding Author) Assistant Professor, Department of Punjabi, Government College University, Faisalabad
  • Dr. Fatima Jalal Assistant Professor, Department of Urdu, University of Education Lahore, Faisalabad Campus
  • Dr. Afsheen Shaukat Assistant Professor (Visiting), Department of Urdu, GC Women University, Faisalabad

Keywords:

Literature, Aristotle, Poetics, Rhetoric, Tragedy, Catharsis, Drama, Plot, Character, Plato, Critical theory

Abstract

Aristotle's Poetics is a foundational text in literary theory. It primarily focuses on tragedy, analyzing its elements and purpose. He defines tragedy as an imitation of a serious action, complete and of a certain magnitude, with language embellished by various artistic ornaments, presented through action, not narration, and evoking pity and fear to achieve catharsis. Other dramatic forms like comedy and epic poetry are also discussed. The work's emphasis on plot, character, and thought as essential elements of drama has had a profound influence on literary criticism and playwriting.in this article , effort is made to analyze the key concepts of Aristotle, presented in his famous book Poetics.

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Published

2024-08-24

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 3 (2024)

Section

Articles