poetics

Definition of Poetics in English :

1. poetics

study of poetic works

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Poetics

noun (usually functioning as singular)

1.

the principles and forms of poetry or the study of these, esp as a form of literary criticism

2.

a treatise on poetry

noun

1. [P-]

a famous treatise on poetic drama by Aristotle

2.

a.

the theory or structure of poetry

b.

a treatise on this

3.

the poetic theory or practice of a specific poet

n. (used with a sing. or pl. verb)

1. Literary criticism that deals with the nature, forms, and laws of poetry.

2. A treatise on or study of poetry or aesthetics.

3. The practice of writing poetry; poetic composition.