Tsundoku & Tea, Terentiusly – Ep. 5 | Reading “The Poetics” by Aristotle

03/08/2025 33 min

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In this episode of Tsundoku and Tea, Terence explores the deeper layers of Aristotle’s Poetics through the lens of literary theory, etymology, and translation. What does it mean to read a text not originally written in English? And how does authorship, grammar, and the cultural power of writing shape what we understand as truth?We reflect on Aristotle’s original context, the importance of translation (shout out to Malcolm Heath), and why writing—once reserved for the elite—still carries influence today.Perfect for readers, thinkers, and slow-content lovers.#Aristotle #Poetics #TsundokuAndTea #LiteraryTheory #Etymology #TranslationMatters #ReadingPhilosophy