Bring out the historical importance of ' The Poetics '
' The Poetics ' is a book of practical criticism. It is a study of basic principles. In fact, it is the first scientific work of criticism. Even today Poetics continues to be studied in schools and colleges all over the world from California to Calcutta ( F. L. Lucas ).
It is because ' The Poetics ' contains a comprehensive treatment of poetry It describes its nature and art, purely on aesthetic grounds. It depicts many of the first principles of poetry and drama. Poetics ' is a valuable study of critical methods.
It is a mine of suggestive ideas. The Poetics ' is thought - providing treatise. It contains systematic criticism. It is a great contribution to literary theory. " The Poetics ' is significant as it expounds on historical and psychological methods of criticism.
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- Plot construction of 'She Stoops to Conquer'
- English Comedy before Goldsmith
- Sentimental Comedy: Reaction of Goldsmith against it
- Character and role of Miss Neville
- Discuss She Stoops to Conquer as a Sentimental Comedy
- Discuss Goldsmith's View of Sentimental Comedy
- Give an estimate of Goldsmith as a dramatist
- Contribution of Goldsmith as a Dramatist
