Overview
The book ""Works of Dionysius Longinus on the Sublime: Or A Treatise Concerning The Sovereign Perfection of Writing"" is a collection of writings by the ancient Greek philosopher and literary critic Dionysius Longinus. The book focuses on the concept of the sublime in literature and writing, exploring what makes writing truly exceptional and powerful.Longinus discusses a range of topics related to the sublime, including the use of metaphor and imagery, the importance of emotion and passion in writing, and the role of the writer in society. He also provides examples of sublime writing from famous authors such as Homer, Plato, and Demosthenes.Throughout the book, Longinus emphasizes the importance of elevating writing to an art form, and argues that great writing can have a profound impact on readers, inspiring them to think deeply and feel deeply about the world around them. His insights into the nature of writing and the sublime continue to be influential to this day, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature and literary criticism.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1712 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: Dionysius Longinus
- | Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
- | Publication Date: Mar 29, 2014
- | Number of Pages: 218 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1497896207
- | ISBN-13: 9781497896208
