Aristotle

Start here: Poetics (-350)

A founding text of European aestheticism and literary criticism, Poetics underpins our moden understanding of imaginative writing. Anthony Kenny's new translation is accompanied by associated material from Plato, Sir Philip Sidney, P. B. Shelley, and Dorothy L. Sayers and a wide-ranging introduction.

Common questions about Aristotle

Who is Aristotle?

Aristotle was an Ancient Greek philosopher and polymath. His writings cover a broad range of subjects spanning the natural sciences, philosophy, linguistics, economics, politics, psychology, and the arts.

What is Aristotle best known for?

Aristotle is best known for Poetics, published in -350 with 49 ratings and a 3.7 average. It is the most-rated of Aristotle's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Aristotle written?

SansFiction lists 3 books by Aristotle. The most popular are Poetics, Politics and The Basic Works of Aristotle.

Which Aristotle book should I read first?

Poetics is the usual place to start: it is Aristotle's most-rated book here, with a 3.7 average.

What genres does Aristotle write?

Aristotle's books on SansFiction are tagged Philosophy, History, Literature and Aesthetics.