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Literary Criticism and Theories

Notes 2.4 Key-Words

1. Mememis : A Greek word for invitation
2. Magnitude : Length, size
3. Spectacle : Stage property

2.5 Review Questions

1. Discuss Aristotle definition and explanation of Tragedy.
2. What are the six formative elements in Tragedy?
3. Briefly discribe Aristotle’s explanation of Plot, Character.
4. Write a short note on the ‘Poetics’.
Answers: Self-Assessment
1. (i)(a) (ii)(d) (iii)(c) (iv)(b) (v)(c)
(vi)(b)

2.6 Further Readings

1. Abrams, M.H. Geoffrey Harpham. A Glossary of Literary Terms. Delhi: Akash
Press, 2007.
2. Aristotle. Poetics. Trans. S.H. Butcher. New York: Courier Dover Publications,
1997.
3. Daiches, David. English Literature. California: University of California Press,
1968.
4. Daiches, David. The Penguin Companion of English Literature. London:
McGraw-Hill, 1971.
5. Durham, W.H. Critical Essays of the Eighteenth Century. UK: Russell and Russell,
1961.

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