F.R. Leavis

List of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction, Michael Bell; Chapter 2 Life and Work, Michael Bell; Chapter 3 The Arnoldian Heritage and the Modern World, Michael Bell; Chapter 4 Language, Truth and Literature, Michael Bell; Chapter 5 Poetry and Sincerity: Leavis on Yeats, Michael Bell; Chapter 6 The Novel, ‘Maturity’ and Tradition: Conrad's The shadow line, Michael Bell; Chapter 7 Conclusion, Michael Bell;

About the author

Michael Bell is a Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Warwick.

Summary

Although refuted by recent theorists, Leavis's liberal humanist literary criticism remains the single most potent influence on the teaching of literature. This book surveys his career and locates him within the critical tradition.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Bell
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 03.11.1988
• EAN: 9780415008976
• ISBN: 978-0-415-00897-6
• No. of pages: 152
• Weight: 453 g
• Illustrations: Farb., s/w. Abb.
• Series: Critics of the Twentieth Century; Critics of the Twentieth Century
• Subject: Non-fiction book > Art, literature > Biographies, autobiographies