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The Book Of Lies
In "The Book of Lies," Aleister Crowley explores the intricate relationship between truth and illusion, presenting a collection of 91 short essays and poetic verses that delve into themes of mysticism, philosophy, and personal liberation. Written in a distinctive and often paradoxical literary style, the text reflects Crowley's mastery of both prose and poetry, employing a fragmented narrative that challenges conventional understanding. Each chapter serves as a thought-provoking exploration of esoteric concepts, such as the nature of the self, the quest for enlightenment, and the significance of chaos within order—elements that resonate deeply within the context of early 20th-century occul...
The Poetics of Aristotle
In it, Aristotle offers an account of what he calls "poetry" (a term which in Greek literally means "making" and in this context includes drama - comedy, tragedy, and the satyr play - as well as lyric poetry and epic poetry). They are similar in the fact that they are all imitations but different in the three ways that Aristotle describes: 1. Differences in music rhythm, harmony, meter and melody. 2. Difference of goodness in the characters. 3. Difference in how the narrative is presented: telling a story or acting it out. In examining its "first principles," Aristotle finds two: 1) imitation and 2) genres and other concepts by which that of truth is applied/revealed in the poesis. His analysis of tragedy constitutes the core of the discussion. Although Aristotle's Poetics is universally acknowledged in the Western critical tradition, "almost every detail about his seminal work has aroused divergent opinions."
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