The Cambridge History of Literary Criticism: Volume 9, Twentieth-Century Historical, Philosophical and Psychological Perspectives
A comprehensive overview of twentieth-century literary criticism and its key movements.
Christopher Norris editor Christa Knellwolf editor
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:21st Dec '06
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This volume offers a comprehensive overview of literary criticism and theory from the last century, highlighting key movements and providing context within intellectual, national, and socio-cultural frameworks.
The Cambridge History of Literary Criticism: Volume 9, Twentieth-Century Historical, Philosophical and Psychological Perspectives offers a comprehensive examination of the evolution of literary criticism and theory over the past century. This volume draws on the expertise of numerous scholars to provide an authoritative overview of significant critical movements that have shaped the landscape of literary studies. It highlights the rich intellectual debates and developments that have emerged during this period, making it an essential resource for understanding contemporary literary criticism.
One of the key features of this volume is its focus on the historical and philosophical re-evaluations that have taken place, particularly in the last two decades. These discussions are presented alongside background chapters that contextualize the critical movements within broader intellectual, national, and socio-cultural frameworks. This approach not only enhances the reader's understanding of literary criticism but also illustrates the interconnectedness of various disciplines and their influence on literary studies.
In comparison to previous volumes in the series, this installment places a strong emphasis on the rethinking of traditional approaches, which have become increasingly relevant in recent scholarly debates. By addressing both historical and psychological perspectives, the volume captures the dynamic nature of literary criticism and its ongoing evolution. Overall, this work serves as a vital contribution to the field, offering insights that are crucial for both scholars and students of literature.
'Exploring both the highways and many of the byways of historically-inflected modes of criticism, this volume is an invaluable guide to the manifold ways in which literature was understood during the twentieth century in its interaction with social, cultural, and political contexts. It spans French, German, Italian, and Spanish criticism in addition to that of the English-speaking world, and constitutes a readable introduction to these diverse traditions as well as an extremely useful reference tool.' Derek Attridge, University of York
'… the most successful contributions to this volume … bypass the familiar divisions of twentieth-century criticism into autonomous schools of thought, choosing instead to reveal their historical or philosophical foundations. … What emerges throughout the volume is a concern with the borders (national, institutional, disciplinary) of criticism.' The Times Literary Supplement
'This book is an impressive addition to the burgeoning literature on contemporary literary and cultural theory … the scholarly apparatus can hardly be faulted .. a diverse and well-argued series of essays.' English
ISBN: 9780521317252
Dimensions: 227mm x 161mm x 25mm
Weight: 820g
500 pages