'Poetics' definitions:

Definition of 'poetics'

From: WordNet
noun
Study of poetic works

Definition of 'Poetics'

From: GCIDE
  • Poetics \Po*et"ics\, n. [Cf. F. po['e]tique, L. po["e]tica, po["e]tice, Gr. ? (sc. ?.] The principles and rules of the art of poetry. --J. Warton. [1913 Webster]