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Webster 1913 Edition


Poetics

Po-et′ics

,
Noun.
[Cf. F.
poétique
, L.
poëtica
,
poëtice
, Gr. [GREEK] (sc. [GREEK].]
The principles and rules of the art of poetry.
J. Warton.

Webster 1828 Edition


Poetics

POET'ICS

,
Noun.
The doctrine of poetry.

Definition 2024


poetics

poetics

See also: poètics

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Noun

poetics (plural poetics)

  1. (philosophy, literature) The theory of poetry, or of literature in general
    • 1988 October 21, Jonathan Rosenbaum, “Bird Watching”, in Chicago Reader:
      Both significantly build on the poetics of death and dissolution that Black and Tan broached so powerfully [] .

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