{"product_id":"9780140446517","title":"Classical Literary Criticism","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together core classical texts for understanding literature. The selections from Plato illustrate the poetic philosopher's surprising exclusion of poets from his ideal republic. In his response, \u003cb\u003ePoetics\u003c\/b\u003e, Aristotle draws on the works of the great Greek playwrights to defend the value of the art. Horace's \u003cb\u003eThe Art of Poetry\u003c\/b\u003e is a vivid practitioner's guide that promotes a style of poetic craftsmanship rooted in wisdom, ethical insight, and decorum. Longinus's \u003cb\u003eOn the Sublime\u003c\/b\u003e explores the nature of inspiration in poetry and prose. This volume is a work of great value and interest to classicists, students, and writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn her Introduction, Penelope Murray compares and contrasts the viewpoints of these formidable critics as well as their impact on the Western tradition. This edition also includes a new bibliography and chronology and comprehensive notes to each of the texts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47008515457264,"sku":"9780140446517","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780140446517_p0.jpg?v=1763655817","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780140446517","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}