Publisher's Synopsis
Cobwebs of Criticism is a book written by T. Hall Caine, which provides a comprehensive review of the first reviewers of the Lake, Satanic, and Cockney Schools. The book explores the literary criticism of the early nineteenth century and how it shaped the literary world of the time. The Lake, Satanic, and Cockney Schools were three distinct literary movements that emerged in the early nineteenth century. The Lake School was a group of poets who were inspired by nature and the beauty of the Lake District in England. The Satanic School was a group of poets who were influenced by the works of Milton and wrote about rebellion and the darker side of human nature. The Cockney School was a group of poets who were based in London and wrote about the city and its people.Cobwebs of Criticism examines the reviews of these schools by contemporary literary critics and provides an analysis of the impact of these reviews on the literary world. The book discusses the different literary trends of the time and how they were received by critics. It also explores the biases and prejudices of the critics and how they influenced their reviews.Overall, Cobwebs of Criticism is a fascinating exploration of the literary criticism of the early nineteenth century and its impact on the literary world. It provides a unique perspective on the literary trends of the time and the role of critics in shaping the literary canon.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.