Mimesis Publishing
In Book X of Plato’s Republic, the term mimesis is described as follows: “Dramatic art is an imitation of life. Life itself is but an imitation. Therefore, the art of drama is the imitation of an imitation.”
Furthermore, according to Plato’s theory of Ideas, the artist is merely the copier of a copy of the Idea that exists within the universe. Aristotle, however, understands mimesis differently. For him, it signifies representation or re-creation within dramatic art. Drama, therefore, is not simply an imitation of an imitation; it does not depict how people actually behave, but how they ought to behave. Read More
Who is Melis May
Melis May was born and raised in the vibrant coastal city of Izmir, Turkey. She earned her BFA in Performing Arts from Dokuz Eylul University, specializing in dramaturgy and playwriting.
Her graduation thesis explored the play-within-a-play technique in Max Frisch’s Biography. Recognized for its artistic depth and academic excellence, this study was showcased as a model thesis across numerous peer institutions.
In Turkey, she built a multifaceted career, ranging from assistant directing in opera to founding her own
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The Lost City of Atlantis
Why I Decided to Write About Atlantis?
Atlantis is the story of the lands where I was born. Some stories call upon the writer. And Atlantis called me—a long, long time ago. Writers are mortal; what they write is immortal. Atlantis is immortal, but what had been written about it was mortal. I did not choose Atlantis because it was lost.
I chose it because it refused to be erased.
It is a legend told for centuries. That is exactly what fascinated me. A city may perish…
But can its memory live on? A civilization may collapse… Read More
The Lost City of Atlantis Book Series By Melis May
