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Longinus' On the Sublime - Session 2

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Overview

Explore the second session of Longinus' influential work "On the Sublime" in this 25-minute lecture. Delve into the ancient Greek literary critic's theories on achieving sublimity in writing and rhetoric. Examine key concepts, examples, and techniques discussed by Longinus to elevate prose and poetry to sublime heights. Gain insights into the enduring impact of this treatise on literary criticism and aesthetics.

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Longinus' On the Sublime Session 2

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NPTEL-NOC IITM

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