A History of Literary Criticism

ISBN-13: 9780333517352 / Miękka / 1991 / 422 str.

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Opis

The author traces the course of literary criticism from its foundations in classical and medieval precepts to the theorising of the present day. He explores the texts which have been milestones in the history of critical thought, placing them firmly in the context of their time.

Spis treści

Introductory Note.- Editor's Preface.- 1. The Classical Age.- 2. The Middle Ages.- 3. The Renaissance.- 4. The Seventeenth Century I: Peachman to Dryden.- 5. The Seventeenth Century II: Rymer to Dennis.- 6. the Eighteenth Century I: The Age of Addison and Pope.- 7. The Eighteenth Century II: Johnson and his Successors.- 8. The Romantic Age.- 9. The Victorian Age.- 10. The Twentieth Century I: The Early Decades.- 11. The Twentieth Century II: Post-war Developments.- Notes.- Further reading.- Chronological table.- Index.

O autorze

HARRY BLAMIRES was formerly Head of English at King Alfred's College, Winchester.