Publisher's Synopsis
""Criticism"" is a book written by W. C. Brownell, an American literary critic and scholar. The book is a collection of essays that explore various aspects of literary criticism, including the role of the critic, the nature of literary interpretation, and the relationship between literature and society. Brownell draws on his extensive knowledge of literature and his experience as a critic to offer insightful and thought-provoking analyses of a wide range of literary works, from Shakespeare and Milton to contemporary writers such as Henry James and T. S. Eliot. The book is an important contribution to the field of literary criticism and is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the art of literary interpretation.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.