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Author Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933
Title A history of criticism and literary taste in Europe, from the earliest texts to the present day. Volume 1 (of 3), Classical and mediæval criticism
Original Publication United Kingdom: William Blackwood and Sons, 1902, pubdate 1904, pubdate 1905.
Credits Jonathan Ingram, Mark Alexander, KD Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary "A History of Criticism and Literary Taste in Europe" by George Saintsbury is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive work aims to explore the evolution of literary criticism from its classical origins to the modern era, detailing the thoughts and contributions of notable literary figures. The book likely addresses key developments in literary taste and criticism, organized into multiple volumes. The opening of the work sets the stage for a thorough examination of literary criticism, emphasizing the importance of focusing on primary texts rather than secondary interpretations. Saintsbury introduces the concept of literary criticism as an essential evaluative function, one that seeks to determine the qualities that make literature effective and enjoyable. He outlines his intent to address this complex subject in a methodical manner, laying a foundation for subsequent chapters that will delve into Greek, Roman, and Medieval criticism, thereby framing the historical context of literary taste throughout Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Subject Literature -- History and criticism
Subject Literature, Medieval
Subject Criticism -- History
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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