Subject: BHA: Re: Plot
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 1998 09:56:57 +0200


>Aristotle also says that a tragedy can achieve its effect, simply
>by having the plot recited--it does not therefore depend on
>performance, hence, on the presentation of language, spectacle,
>or music.

Oh, that Aristotle--he's so good for laughs.  Check out his history of
tragedy (especially the "it all came from dithyrambs" part): a real howler!

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