The foundation of all literary theory — Classical Literary Criticism brings together the most influential writings on literature from ancient Greece and Rome. This essential volume features the critical works of Aristotle, Horace, and Longinus, whose ideas still shape how literature is studied, written, and understood today.

From Aristotle’s Poetics and its theory of tragedy to Horace’s Ars Poetica and Longinus’s concept of the Sublime, this book introduces the key principles of drama, poetry, and storytelling. Readers explore core ideas such as plot, character, catharsis, beauty, imagination, and emotional power.

This collection provides both historical insight and practical tools for analyzing literature. It is invaluable for students of English literature, comparative literature, criticism, philosophy, and classical studies.

PUBLISHER: PENGUIN BOOKS

BINDING: PAPER BACK

LANGUAGE: ENGLISH

PAGES: 157