Curated OER
Prometheus Bound: Rebel with a Cause
If you are teaching Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound, you can't afford to miss this source. An extensive list of ideas outlines numerous discussion topics, writing prompts, comprehension questions, oral presentations, and projects. Have class...
Curated OER
Poetics
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, high schoolers respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Poetics by Aristotle.
Curated OER
Poetics
In this online interactive philosophy worksheet, high schoolers respond to 30 multiple choice questions about Poetics by Plato. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle
This e-book, The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle, is available in multiple digital formats.
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg: On the Art of Poetry by Aristotle
The complete full-text of this literary work is available to download or read online in multiple digital formats.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Poetics
This site from the Internet Classics Archive provides the full text of Aristotle's "Poetics"; translated by S. H. Butcher.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Tragedies Are Alluring
The story goes something like this: A royal, rich, or righteous individual makes a mistake that sends his or her life spiraling into ruin. It's the classic story arc for a Greek tragedy, and we love it so much that we continue to use it...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Book: The Poetics by Aristotle
This site features the full text of the treatise The Poetics by Aristotle, the earliest surviving work of dramatic theory.
Other
California State University: Poetics by Aristotle
Text of Aristotle's influential work on aesthetic questions. Includes a link to good discussion questions.
New York University
Time Space in Classical Greece: The Poetics
A discussion of the beginnings of tragedy and the six necessary components of tragedy. Includes Aristotle's thoughts on tragedies.
University of Hawai'i
Poetics: Book V
This is a clear summary of Aristotle's major point about comedy.
Other
Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
A&E Television
Biography: Aristotle
This resource offers a three page biography of Greek philosopher and scientist, Aristotle.