Publisher's Synopsis
The Major Critics: The Development of English Literary Criticism is a book written by Charles S. Holmes. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the development of English literary criticism from its earliest beginnings to the modern era. The author examines the major critics of each period and their contributions to the field of literary criticism. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of English literary criticism, including the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the Romantic era, and the Victorian era. Each chapter provides a detailed analysis of the major critics of the period, their theories, and their impact on the field of literary criticism. The book also includes a discussion of the major literary movements of each period and how they influenced the development of literary criticism. The author explores the relationship between literary criticism and literary theory, as well as the impact of social and political factors on the development of the field. Overall, The Major Critics: The Development of English Literary Criticism is an informative and comprehensive guide to the history of literary criticism in English. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of literature, as well as anyone interested in the development of literary theory and 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.