#219 | Aristotle for Novelists (Part 2 of 4)—Principles #5, #6, #7, and #8
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🎙 In part two, Douglas Vigliotti provides an overview of Principles #5, #6, #7, and #8 from his new book, "Aristotle for Novelists: 14 Timeless Principles on the Art of Story,” an adaptation of the timeless principles from Aristotle’s esteemed “Poetics” to be used by novelists. Discover the tried-and-true principles used since antiquity to craft stories for the screen and stage—the same stories you stream and watch today!
- Principle #5: Novels have a complication and resolution.
- Principle #6: Novels are told through imitation of action.
- Principle #7: Novels consist of plot, character, reasoning, speech, music, and spectacle.
- Principle #8: Novels should contain reversals and recognitions.
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