English Literary Criticism: 17th & 18th Centuries

This book covers the transition period between Renaissance influence and 19th-century Romanticism, analyzing the theories and judgments of critics and their impact on literary appreciation. The opening chapter focuses on French doctrines of the 17th Century, setting the stage for English critical activities for centuries.

Format: Hardback
Length: 394 pages
Publication date: 19 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Originally published in 1951, this comprehensive volume delves into the transitional era between the flourishing Renaissance influence and the emergence of the vibrant 19th-century Romanticism movement. The book serves as a valuable exploration, analyzing the theories and assessments of diverse critics and their profound impact on the art of literary appreciation. The opening chapter, in particular, delves into the rich tapestry of French doctrines from the 17th century, serving as an indispensable foundation for English critical endeavors for an extensive period of two centuries. Subsequent chapters unfold the intricate threads of development, while also spotlighting the most influential critics who shaped the course of literary discourse.

Originally published in 1951, this comprehensive volume delves into the transitional era between the flourishing Renaissance influence and the emergence of the vibrant 19th-century Romanticism movement. The book serves as a valuable exploration, analyzing the theories and assessments of diverse critics and their profound impact on the art of literary appreciation. The opening chapter, in particular, delves into the rich tapestry of French doctrines from the 17th century, serving as an indispensable foundation for English critical endeavors for an extensive period of two centuries. Subsequent chapters unfold the intricate threads of development, while also spotlighting the most influential critics who shaped the course of literary discourse.

Weight: 894g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367763503