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 Definitions of poetics  [ʊˈɛt ɪks]  

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Definition of 'poetics' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. ((used with a sing. v.)) poetics
literary criticism treating of the nature and laws of poetry.

2.  poetics
the study of prosody.

3.  poetics
a treatise on poetry.

Etymology:  (1720–30)

Definition of 'poetics' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) poetics
study of poetic works
Definition of 'poetics' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) poetics
the principles and rules of the art of poetry

'poetics' - Nearby Entries  

poetic justice  poetic license  poetic rhythm  poetics  poetise  poetiser  poetize  



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