Poetics

Po-et′ics

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Noun.

[Cf. F.

poétique

, L.

poëtica

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poëtice

, Gr. [GREEK] (sc. [GREEK].]

The principles and rules of the art of poetry.

J. Warton.

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Noun.

The doctrine of poetry.

See also: poètics

poetics ‎(plural poetics)

(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 […] .

the theory of poetry