On The Sublime by Longinus
The treatise in question is a seminal work of literary criticism from antiquity that explores the concept of the sublime, a quality of greatness or grandeur that can elevate written works to the highest levels of distinction. The author examines the sources of sublimity, attributing it to a combination of the natural abilities of the writer and their emotional investment, while also considering the effects of rhetorical devices, figures of speech, and noble diction. The work further discusses the importance of avoiding pitfalls that can detract from the sublime and includes analysis of various texts to illustrate its points. The author's insights aim to guide writers and critics in creating and recognizing profound and moving literature that can stand the test of time.
The 5828th greatest book of all time
- Published
- -50
- Nationality
- Greek
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 50-100
- Original Language
- Greek
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- About the Sublime
- Knygelė Apie Pakylėtumą Kažkada Longinui Priskirta
- On Great Writing
- On the Sublime
- Peri Hypsous
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