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On the Sublime, by Dionysius Longinus, is a foundational work of literary criticism exploring the elements that elevate writing to a state of sublimity. This edition, meticulously annotated by D.B. Hickie, offers readers an accessible entry point into Longinus’s profound insights into rhetoric, aesthetics, and the power of language. Longinus identifies five principal sources of sublimity: grandeur of thought, strong emotion, certain figures of thought and speech, noble diction, and dignified word arrangement. His analysis goes beyond mere technical skill, emphasizing the importance of moral and intellectual excellence in achieving true literary greatness. This edition preserves the original text while providing valuable context and explanations, making it an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the enduring principles of effective communication and artistic expression. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.