Dionysius Longinus On The Sublime (1739)

Dionysius Longinus On The Sublime is a book written by the Greek philosopher and literary critic Longinus, also known as Dionysius Longinus. The book was first published in 1739 and is a treatise on the concept of the sublime in literature and art. In the book, Longinus explores the nature of the sublime, its effects on the reader or viewer, and how it can be achieved in writing and other forms of artistic expression. He also discusses the role of emotion, imagination, and language in creating the sublime. The book is considered a classic work of literary criticism and has had a significant influence on the development of the concept of the sublime in art and literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and theory of aesthetics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.