A Short History Of Literary Criticism

A Short History of Literary Criticism by Vernon Hall Jr. is a comprehensive overview of the evolution of literary criticism from ancient Greece to the modern era. The book explores the major movements and figures in literary criticism, including Aristotle, Plato, Horace, Longinus, Samuel Johnson, Matthew Arnold, T.S. Eliot, and many others.The author provides a detailed analysis of the different approaches to literary criticism, including formalism, structuralism, deconstruction, and postcolonialism. He also examines the impact of social and political factors on literary criticism, such as feminism, Marxism, and postmodernism.Throughout the book, Hall Jr. emphasizes the importance of literary criticism in shaping our understanding of literature and its role in society. He argues that literary criticism is not only a tool for understanding literature but also a means of engaging with broader cultural and social issues.Written in a clear and accessible style, A Short History of Literary Criticism is an essential resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in the history and practice 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.