“Anything whose presence or absence makes no discernible difference is no essential part of the whole.”
Quote by Aristotle
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The Poetics of Aristotle
Written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, this seminal text delves into the principles of Greek tragedy, examining its structure, characters, and themes. It is considered a foundational work in the study of literary criticism and continues to be widely read and discussed in the fields of philosophy, literature, and the arts. more
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