Poetry is finer and more philosophical than history; for poetry expresses the universal, and history only the particular.
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Aristotle was Greek philosopher and polymath (384–322 bc). 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. Read more on Wikipedia →
Themes
- Poetry — The art of language, rhythm, and emotional expression