Which ancient philosopher's 'Poetics' served as the foundational authority for Neoclassical literary theory and the 'Three Unities'?
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Correct answer: Aristotle
Neoclassical critics relied heavily on Aristotle's 'Poetics' as their foundational authority. They transformed his descriptive observations into prescriptive rules, emphasizing that a play must adhere to the unities of action, time, and place.
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