Plato and the Poets
Download or Read eBook Plato and the Poets PDF written by Pierre Destrée and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-03-21 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Pierre Destrée |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 456 |
Release | : 2011-03-21 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004201835 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004201831 |
Rating | : 4/5 (35 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Plato and the Poets by : Pierre Destrée
Book excerpt: The nineteen essays presented here aim to illuminate the ways poetry and the poets are discussed by Plato throughout his writing career. As well as throwing new light on old topics, such as mimesis and poetic inspiration, the volume introduces fresh approaches to Plato’s philosophy of poetry and literature.