ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Poetics

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Poetics is a noun meaning (philosophy, literature) The theory of poetry, or of literature in general.

Meaning

(philosophy, literature) The theory of poetry, or of literature in general.

Example Sentences

Both significantly build on the poetics of death and dissolution that Black and Tan broached so powerfully[…].

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include poetical, rhetorical, figurative, poet, poetry, natural.

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