In the nineteenth century, literary criticism first developed into an autonomous, professional discipline in the universities. This volume provides a comprehensive and authoritative study of the vast field of literary criticism between 1830 and 1914. In over thirty essays written from a broad range of perspectives, international scholars examine the growth of literary criticism as an institution, the major critical developments in diverse national traditions and in different genres, as well as the major movements of realism, naturalism, symbolism and decadence. The History offers a detailed...
In the nineteenth century, literary criticism first developed into an autonomous, professional discipline in the universities. This volume provides a ...
This comprehensive guide to the history of literary criticism from antiquity to the present day provides an authoritative overview of the major movements, figures, and texts of literary criticism, as well as surveying their cultural, historical, and philosophical contexts.
Supplies the cultural, historical and philosophical background to the literary criticism of each era
Enables students to see the development of literary criticism in context
Organised chronologically, from classical literary criticism through to deconstruction
This comprehensive guide to the history of literary criticism from antiquity to the present day provides an authoritative overview of the major moveme...
Written in concise and clear language, this book offers an historical overview of literary criticism and theory throughout the twentieth century along with a close analysis of some of the most important and commonly taught texts from the period.
Provides an accessible introduction to modern literary theory and criticism
Places various modes of criticism within their historical and intellectual contexts
Offers close readings of some of the major critical texts of the period
Explores the works of a diverse group of...
Written in concise and clear language, this book offers an historical overview of literary criticism and theory throughout the twentieth century along...