Fr. 166.00

F.R. Leavis

English · Hardback

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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

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