An Aristotelian Theory of Comedy
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"An Aristotelian Theory of Comedy" is a rigorous scholarly undertaking that seeks to reconstruct and articulate a systematic framework for the comic genre based on the philosophical foundations of Aristotle. While Aristotle's "Poetics" remains the definitive ancient text on the nature of tragedy, his treatment of comedy was largely lost or left fragmentary. In this volume, Lane Cooper synthesizes existing Aristotelian principles and applies them to the classical tradition to provide a coherent theory of how comedy functions as an art form.
The work examines the essential elements of the comic play, including plot structure, characterization, and the specific intellectual and emotional effects intended for the audience. By drawing parallels with the established rules of tragedy, Cooper explores the role of humor, satire, and the concept of comic catharsis. This book serves as an invaluable resource for students of classics, theater history, and literary theory, offering a profound bridge between ancient peripatetic philosophy and the practical mechanics of the stage. Through meticulous analysis, "An Aristotelian Theory of Comedy" provides a lens through which the enduring power of the comic form can be understood and appreciated.
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