Critical Assumptions

This book is an historical survey of some important theories of literary criticism.

Sommario

Preface; 1. Books as heterocosms; 2. Organic and inorganic form; 3. Criteria of complexity and simplicity; 4. Inspiration; 5. Making; 6. The autobiographical element; 7. Imitation and originality; 8. Literary influences; 9. Intended meanings; 10. Apparent meanings; 11. Truth and credibility; 12. Evaluation; Notes; Index.

Riassunto

This book is an historical survey of some important theories of literary criticism, which is designed to introduce more advanced students of English and other European literature to the nature and origin of these theories and ultimately to help them clarify their own attitudes to literature.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: K. K. Ruthven, Kenneth Knowles Ruthven
• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.04.2010
• EAN: 9780521318464
• ISBN: 978-0-521-31846-4
• Pagine: 276
• Dimensioni: 140 mm x 216 mm x 16 mm
• Peso: 393 g
• Categoria: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Scienze linguistiche e letterarie > Letteratura generale e comparata