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The Practice of Criticism - Softcover

Rawlinson, D.H.

 
9780521095402: The Practice of Criticism
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0521095409 ISBN 13: 9780521095402
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2010

Synopsis

Many people associate 'practical criticism' with a short-sighted brand of literary analysis which kills a student's interest in literature by drilling him to concentrate narrowly on verbal detail. Handled properly, however, practical criticism can play a vital part in a literature course, especially in the crucial stages in the last years at schools or first university year when many students are coming to literature seriously for the first time. This 1968 book is a useful introduction to practical criticism for students. It offers an impressive range of closely analysed passages and exercises, in prose and verse. Mr Rawlinson considers the problems of the beginner, and discussed the mistakes an misconceptions that sometimes spoil practical criticism courses. In his general discussion of topics such as rhythm, tone and imagery, the author is careful not to be too abstract; throughout the book precept is reinforced by example, theory by practice.

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Book Description

This 1968 book is a useful introduction to practical criticism for students. It offers an impressive range of closely analysed passages and exercises, in prose and verse. Mr Rawlinson considers the problems of the beginner, and discussed the mistakes an misconceptions that sometimes spoil practical criticism courses.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521095409
ISBN 13 
9780521095402
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
248