The defense of poetry, neoclassical rules vs. romantic imagination, and literature as a substitute for religion. Part 3: Modern Movements Focus: Early 20th-century shifts toward objective analysis. Key Figures: T.S. Eliot and I.A. Richards.
Focus on Dryden, Pope, and Dr. Johnson, emphasizing order, reason, and adherence to classical rules. An Introduction To Literary Criticism By B Prasad
For students and enthusiasts of English literature, navigating the vast ocean of "how" and "why" we read can be overwhelming. B. Prasad’s An Introduction to Literary Criticism The defense of poetry, neoclassical rules vs