Die Arbeit gibt Einblicke in die poetischen Theorien von Aristoteles und Horaz und untersucht die Parallelen zwischen ihren Werken "Poetik" und "Ars Poetica". Die Arbeit beginnt mit einer Analyse der Ursprünge und Grundlagen der Poesietheorie, gefolgt von einer eingehenden Betrachtung der Ansichten von Aristoteles und Horaz.
Es werden die Pflichten des Dichters sowie Konzepte wie "Ut Pictura Poesis" betrachtet und die Unterschiede zwischen Poesie und Malerei beleuchtet. Die Arbeit identifiziert Parallelen und Unterschiede zwischen den beiden Theorien und bietet eine nüchterne und gut recherchierte Perspektive auf die poetische Theorie beider Autoren.
Diese Hausarbeit bietet eine wertvolle Ressource für alle, die sich für die Geschichte und Entwicklung der Dichtkunst interessieren und einen fundierten Einblick in die klassische Literatur erhalten möchten.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1 Origin and Foundations of Poetry Theory
- 2 The Poetry Theory of Aristotle and Horace
- 2.1 Aristotle's Poetics
- 2.1.1 Obligations of the Poet
- 2.1.2 Catharsis and Idealizing Imitation
- 2.2 Horace's Ars Poetica
- 2.2.1 Obligations of the Poet
- 2.2.2 Ut Pictura Poesis...
- 3 Differentiation between Poetry and Painting
- 4 Parallels between Aristotle's and Horace's Poetics
- 4.1 Similarities
- 4.2 Differences
- 5 The Context of Ekphrasis
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper utilizes a New Critical approach to analyze the similarities and differences between Aristotle's and Horace's understanding of poetics, focusing on a close reading of their respective texts, Poetics and Ars Poetica. The analysis avoids individual interpretations and remains text-oriented.
- The origins and foundations of ancient poetry theory.
- A comparison of Aristotle and Horace's views on the poet's obligations.
- The concept of mimesis (imitation) in both Aristotle and Horace.
- The role of catharsis in Aristotle's poetics.
- Parallels and divergences in their approaches to poetry and its function.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
1 Origin and Foundations of Poetry Theory: This chapter explores the historical context of Aristotle and Horace's poetry theories. It examines Aristotle's Poetics as the first treatise exclusively focused on poetry, highlighting its departure from Plato's views. The chapter also discusses Horace's Ars Poetica, emphasizing its role as a literary criticism and its connection to Horace's own poetic practice. The chapter positions both works within their respective historical and philosophical contexts, setting the stage for the comparative analysis to follow. The development of literary theory in antiquity is also briefly examined, emphasizing its often polemical nature—responding to and attempting to replace existing perspectives.
2 The Poetry Theory of Aristotle and Horace: This chapter delves into the core tenets of both Aristotle and Horace's poetics. It examines Aristotle's exploration of the mimetic nature of poetry and its capacity to evoke emotions such as grief and fear in the audience, leading to catharsis. The chapter contrasts this with Horace's approach, showing how his poetic criticism is intertwined with his own poetic practice, resulting in a more subjective and personal perspective. The chapter contrasts Aristotle's focus on the philosophical underpinnings of poetry with Horace's practical, often prescriptive, advice. It establishes the groundwork for the detailed comparison that will be presented in subsequent chapters.
2.1 Aristotle's Poetics: This section focuses on Aristotle's Poetics. It examines his classification of different poetic forms and discusses the crucial element of "mimesis" (imitation) within his theory. It analyses how Aristotle explores the psychological effects of tragedy and the concept of catharsis, which provides a purification or cleansing of emotions for both the characters and the audience. The section connects the aesthetic experience with an ethical goal, suggesting that the imitation of ideal actions leads to self-improvement. The pleasure derived from tragedy is explored as stemming from an innate human instinct for imitation.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Aristotle, Horace, Poetics, Ars Poetica, Mimesis, Imitation, Catharsis, Tragedy, Comedy, Poetry Theory, Literary Criticism, New Criticism, Close Reading, Ancient Greek Literature, Roman Literature.
Frequently Asked Questions: A Comparative Analysis of Aristotle and Horace's Poetics
What is the main focus of this paper?
This paper uses a New Critical approach to compare and contrast Aristotle's and Horace's understanding of poetics. It focuses on a close reading of their works, Poetics and Ars Poetica, avoiding individual interpretations and staying text-oriented. The analysis centers on similarities and differences in their views.
What are the key themes explored in the paper?
The paper explores the origins of ancient poetry theory, compares Aristotle and Horace's views on a poet's obligations, examines the concept of mimesis (imitation) in both thinkers, analyzes the role of catharsis in Aristotle's poetics, and identifies parallels and divergences in their approaches to poetry and its function.
What topics are covered in Chapter 1 ("Origin and Foundations of Poetry Theory")?
Chapter 1 sets the historical context for Aristotle and Horace's theories. It examines the Poetics as the first treatise solely focused on poetry, highlighting its departure from Plato's views. It also discusses the Ars Poetica, its role as literary criticism, and its connection to Horace's poetic practice. The chapter positions both works within their historical and philosophical contexts and briefly examines the development of literary theory in antiquity.
What does Chapter 2 ("The Poetry Theory of Aristotle and Horace") cover?
Chapter 2 delves into the core tenets of Aristotle's and Horace's poetics. It examines Aristotle's concept of mimesis and its capacity to evoke emotions leading to catharsis. It contrasts this with Horace's approach, highlighting his intertwined poetic criticism and practice, resulting in a more subjective perspective. The chapter contrasts Aristotle's philosophical focus with Horace's practical advice.
What is the focus of Section 2.1 ("Aristotle's Poetics")?
Section 2.1 focuses on Aristotle's Poetics, examining his classification of poetic forms and the crucial element of "mimesis." It analyzes how Aristotle explores the psychological effects of tragedy and the concept of catharsis, connecting the aesthetic experience with an ethical goal. The pleasure derived from tragedy is explored as stemming from an innate human instinct for imitation.
What are the key takeaways from the chapter summaries?
The chapter summaries provide a concise overview of the historical context of ancient poetry theory, the core tenets of Aristotle's and Horace's poetics (including mimesis and catharsis), and the key differences and similarities between their approaches. It emphasizes the text-based, comparative nature of the analysis.
What keywords are associated with this paper?
Key words include: Aristotle, Horace, Poetics, Ars Poetica, Mimesis, Imitation, Catharsis, Tragedy, Comedy, Poetry Theory, Literary Criticism, New Criticism, Close Reading, Ancient Greek Literature, Roman Literature.
What is the overall methodology of the paper?
The paper employs a New Critical approach, focusing on close reading and textual analysis of Aristotle's Poetics and Horace's Ars Poetica. The interpretation remains text-oriented, avoiding subjective or individual interpretations.
What type of audience is this paper intended for?
The paper is intended for an academic audience interested in classical literature, poetry theory, literary criticism, and comparative analysis of ancient Greek and Roman texts. The detailed analysis and structure suggest a focus on advanced undergraduate or graduate-level studies.
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- Anonym (Author), 2021, Parallels between Aristotle’s and Horace’s understanding of poetics. Analysis of "Poetics" and "Ars Poetica", Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1452497
