A History Of Criticism And Literary Taste In Europe, From The Earliest Texts To The Present Day vol.l
By:George Saintsbury Published By:Double9 Books
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"A History of Criticism and Literary Taste in Europe, from the Earliest Texts to the Present Day" is a comprehensive survey of literary criticism throughout the history of European literature. Written by George Saintsbury, a renowned literary critic and historian, the book provides an in-depth analysis of the major trends and movements in literary criticism from ancient Greece to the modern era. The book is organized chronologically and covers a wide range of topics, including classical poetics, Renaissance humanism, Romanticism, and the rise of literary theory in the 20th century. Saintsbury's approach is both scholarly and accessible, making the book an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of literary criticism. Throughout the book, Saintsbury provides detailed analyses of the major works and figures in literary criticism, as well as their impact on the wider literary canon.
George Saintsbury (1845-1933) was a renowned English literary critic, historian, and journalist. He was a prolific writer, with over 50 books to his name, and is best known for his influential work on the history of English literature. Saintsbury was born in Southampton, England, and was educated at Merton College, Oxford. He later became a professor of English literature at the University of Edinburgh, where he taught for over 20 years. Saintsbury's "A History of Criticism and Literary Taste in Europe" is one of his most famous works. The book is notable for its comprehensive survey of the history of literary criticism in Europe, and its detailed analysis of the major figures and movements in the field. Throughout his career, Saintsbury was known for his erudition and his passionate advocacy for literature. He was a prolific reviewer and journalist, and his work appeared in a wide range of publications, including The Times, The Spectator, and The Saturday Review.
