The Principles Of Criticism: An Introduction To The Study Of Literature (1902) - Couverture souple

Worsfold, William Basil

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ISBN 10 : 1164174657 ISBN 13 : 9781164174653

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Principles of Criticism: An Introduction to the Study of Literature is a book written by William Basil Worsfold in 1902. The book serves as a comprehensive guide to the art of literary criticism, providing readers with an in-depth understanding of the principles and techniques that underpin this field of study. Worsfold begins by discussing the nature and purpose of literary criticism, exploring the role it plays in shaping our understanding and appreciation of literature. He then goes on to examine the various approaches and methods used by critics, from formalist analysis to historical and biographical interpretation. Throughout the book, Worsfold provides numerous examples of literary works and offers detailed analyses of their themes, motifs, and stylistic features. He also discusses the importance of context in literary interpretation, exploring how historical, cultural, and social factors can influence the meaning and significance of a text. The Principles of Criticism is a valuable resource for students and scholars of literature, offering a comprehensive and insightful introduction to the study of literary criticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The purpose of this book is to present an account of the main principles of literary criticism, and to illustrate these principles by passages from great writers. The book will, therefore, be found to contain (in addition to the text) a collection of noteworthy critical utterances. The translations from the Greek, German, and French have been done by the A uthor. References are made (with two exceptions) to the text of Aristotle by the pages of Immanuel Bekker slarge (B erlin) edition; and to that of Plato, by the pages of the edition of Henry Stephens. Addison is cited by numbers of The Spectator, and Lessing by chapters of the Laocoon. In the case of othet authors, the footnotes will sufficiently indicate the sources of reference. Both an index of authors and an index of subjects have been provided. W. B. W. Lamb Building, Temple, E.C. September 8, 1897.
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Présentation de l'éditeur

The book will, therefore, be found to contain (in addition to the text) a collection of noteworthy critical utterances. The translations from the Greek, German, and French have been done by the A uthor. References are made (tvith two exceptions) to the text of Aristotle by the pages of Immanuel Bekkers large (B erlin) edition; and to that of Plato, by the pages of the edition of Henry Stephens. Addison is cited by numbers of the Spectator, and Lessing by chapters of the Laocoon. In the case of other authors, the footnotes will sufficiently indicate the sources of reference. Both an index of authors and an index of subjects been provided. W. B. W. November I, 1902.
(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)

About the Publisher

Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1164174657
• ISBN 13: 9781164174653
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 270
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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