Literary Criticism from Plato to the Present: An Introduction

Literary Criticism from Plato to the Presentprovides a concise and authoritative overview of the development of Western literary criticism and theory from the Classical period to the present day

• An indispensable and intellectually stimulating introduction to the history of literary criticism and theory
• Introduces the major movements, figures, and texts of literary criticism
• Provides historical context and shows the interconnections between various theories
• An ideal text for all students of literature and criticism

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