Some Principles of Literary Criticism (Classic Reprint)

Description: Exploring the essence of great literature, this book defines it as writing that transcends mere information delivery. It argues that great literature appeals to emotions and provides insight into the human experience through imagined presentations. The author firmly establishes literature as distinct from science, recognizing that great literature is timeless and impactful, expressing universal truths and revealing perspectives that continue to resonate. Imagination, thought, and form—the book's identified pillars of literature—are explored in depth. The book suggests objective criteria for evaluating literature, including emotional power, imaginative depth, intellectual substance, and stylistic finesse. It also delves into the ethical dimension of literature, emphasizing the importance of truth and social relevance while recognizing the complexities of artistic freedom and imagination. Ultimately, the book underscores the importance of literature as a source of wisdom and pleasure, offering readers a framework for deeper appreciation and understanding of the literary arts. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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