The Language of Criticism (Routledge Revivals)

The Language of Criticism (Routledge Revivals)

Author: John Casey

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2012-07-26

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 1136736824

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First published in 1966, the Language of Criticism was the first systematic attempt to understand literary criticism through the methods of linguistic philosophy and the later work of Wittgenstein. Literary critical and aesthetic judgements are rational, but are not to be explained by scientific methods. Criticism discovers reasons for a response, rather than causes, and is a rational procedure, rather than the expression of simply subjective taste, or of ideology, or of the power relations of society. The book aims at a philosophical justification of the tradition of practical criticism that runs from Matthew Arnold, through T.S.Eliot to I.A.Richards, William Empson, F.R.Leavis and the American New Critics. It argues that the close reading of texts moves justifiably from text to world, from aesthetic to ethical valuation. In this it differs radically from the schools of "theory" that have recently dominated the humanities.


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Download or read book The Language of Criticism (Routledge Revivals) written by John Casey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-07-26 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1966, the Language of Criticism was the first systematic attempt to understand literary criticism through the methods of linguistic philosophy and the later work of Wittgenstein. Literary critical and aesthetic judgements are rational, but are not to be explained by scientific methods. Criticism discovers reasons for a response, rather than causes, and is a rational procedure, rather than the expression of simply subjective taste, or of ideology, or of the power relations of society. The book aims at a philosophical justification of the tradition of practical criticism that runs from Matthew Arnold, through T.S.Eliot to I.A.Richards, William Empson, F.R.Leavis and the American New Critics. It argues that the close reading of texts moves justifiably from text to world, from aesthetic to ethical valuation. In this it differs radically from the schools of "theory" that have recently dominated the humanities.


The Art of Discrimination

The Art of Discrimination

Author: Ralph Cohen

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-12-29

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 1000514919

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First published in 1964, The Art of Discrimination is a study in the relation between critical theory and practice, taking as its test-case James Thomson’s The Seasons, the poem which was, according to Johnson, of "a new kind". Professor Cohen explores the different applications of criticism from 1750 to 1950, analysing specific interpretations of the poem that altered, contradicted or supported poetic theory. In doing so, he introduces new techniques to supplement traditional critical commentary: illustrations are treated as interpretations and critical language is related to non-literary as well as literary information. In treating the history of critical interpretation, the reprinting of editions and past interpretations are considered along with contemporary statements as necessary to define a literary period. The book offers alternatives to theories of organicism and to those of the arbitrariness of literary history by defining the kinds of continuities that exist in criticism. As analysis of criticism, it studies how men think about literature, the extent to which such thinking resists systematization and those elements in it which can be controlled and organized and transmitted. The book will appeal to students of literature and critical theory.


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Download or read book The Art of Discrimination written by Ralph Cohen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-29 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1964, The Art of Discrimination is a study in the relation between critical theory and practice, taking as its test-case James Thomson’s The Seasons, the poem which was, according to Johnson, of "a new kind". Professor Cohen explores the different applications of criticism from 1750 to 1950, analysing specific interpretations of the poem that altered, contradicted or supported poetic theory. In doing so, he introduces new techniques to supplement traditional critical commentary: illustrations are treated as interpretations and critical language is related to non-literary as well as literary information. In treating the history of critical interpretation, the reprinting of editions and past interpretations are considered along with contemporary statements as necessary to define a literary period. The book offers alternatives to theories of organicism and to those of the arbitrariness of literary history by defining the kinds of continuities that exist in criticism. As analysis of criticism, it studies how men think about literature, the extent to which such thinking resists systematization and those elements in it which can be controlled and organized and transmitted. The book will appeal to students of literature and critical theory.


Essays on Style and Language

Essays on Style and Language

Author: Roger Fowler

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-11-07

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9781138563995

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Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contributors -- Original Title -- Original Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. LINGUISTIC THEORY AND THE STUDY OF LITERATURE -- 2. THE NEW CRITICISM AND THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY -- 3. BY ALGEBRA TO AUGUSTANISM -- 4. TAKING A POEM TO PIECES -- 5. 'PROSE RHYTHM' AND METRE -- 6. DISTICH AND SENTENCE IN CORNEILLE AND RACINE -- 7. 'LINGUISTIC READING: TWO SUGGESTIONS OF THE QUALITY OF LITERATURE -- 8. LINGUISTICS AND THE FIGURES OF RHETORIC -- 9. CHAUCER'S EPISTOLARY STYLE -- 10. THE FORMULAIC THEORY AND ITS APPLICATION TO ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POETRY -- Index


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Download or read book Essays on Style and Language written by Roger Fowler and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contributors -- Original Title -- Original Copyright -- Contents -- Preface -- 1. LINGUISTIC THEORY AND THE STUDY OF LITERATURE -- 2. THE NEW CRITICISM AND THE LANGUAGE OF POETRY -- 3. BY ALGEBRA TO AUGUSTANISM -- 4. TAKING A POEM TO PIECES -- 5. 'PROSE RHYTHM' AND METRE -- 6. DISTICH AND SENTENCE IN CORNEILLE AND RACINE -- 7. 'LINGUISTIC READING: TWO SUGGESTIONS OF THE QUALITY OF LITERATURE -- 8. LINGUISTICS AND THE FIGURES OF RHETORIC -- 9. CHAUCER'S EPISTOLARY STYLE -- 10. THE FORMULAIC THEORY AND ITS APPLICATION TO ENGLISH ALLITERATIVE POETRY -- Index


Routledge Revivals: Essays on Style and Language (1966)

Routledge Revivals: Essays on Style and Language (1966)

Author: Roger Fowler

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781315122212

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"First published in 1966, this book is contributed to by authors who share an interest in the literary uses of language. The book gives a close analysis of the language of literature contributed to by critics and linguists, examining linguistic theory and poetry, and as part of this the rhythm and metre of English poetry is deconstructed. Language and its emotive structure is analysed, while the middle chapters of the book address the interaction of linguistic dimensions. Two medievalist scholars conclude the volume, giving a well-rounded examination to the broad and complex study of literary style in the English language. This book is suitable for students and scholars concerned with English literature and linguistics. "--Provided by publisher.


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Download or read book Routledge Revivals: Essays on Style and Language (1966) written by Roger Fowler and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published in 1966, this book is contributed to by authors who share an interest in the literary uses of language. The book gives a close analysis of the language of literature contributed to by critics and linguists, examining linguistic theory and poetry, and as part of this the rhythm and metre of English poetry is deconstructed. Language and its emotive structure is analysed, while the middle chapters of the book address the interaction of linguistic dimensions. Two medievalist scholars conclude the volume, giving a well-rounded examination to the broad and complex study of literary style in the English language. This book is suitable for students and scholars concerned with English literature and linguistics. "--Provided by publisher.


Routledge Revivals

Routledge Revivals

Author: Roger Fowler

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2019-06-12

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9781138564091

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First published in 1966, this book is contributed to by authors who share an interest in the literary uses of language. The book gives a close analysis of the language of literature contributed to by critics and linguists, examining linguistic theory and poetry, and as part of this the rhythm and metre of English poetry is deconstructed. Language and its emotive structure is analysed, while the middle chapters of the book address the interaction of linguistic dimensions. Two medievalist scholars conclude the volume, giving a well-rounded examination to the broad and complex study of literary style in the English language. This book is suitable for students and scholars concerned with English literature and linguistics.


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Download or read book Routledge Revivals written by Roger Fowler and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-06-12 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1966, this book is contributed to by authors who share an interest in the literary uses of language. The book gives a close analysis of the language of literature contributed to by critics and linguists, examining linguistic theory and poetry, and as part of this the rhythm and metre of English poetry is deconstructed. Language and its emotive structure is analysed, while the middle chapters of the book address the interaction of linguistic dimensions. Two medievalist scholars conclude the volume, giving a well-rounded examination to the broad and complex study of literary style in the English language. This book is suitable for students and scholars concerned with English literature and linguistics.


Routledge Revivals: The Art of Discrimination (1964)

Routledge Revivals: The Art of Discrimination (1964)

Author: Ralph Cohen

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780203711903

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"First published in 1964, this book analyses claims and comments that English critics have made about James Thomson’s poem The Seasons (1730-46). Cohen deals with the relation between ‘practical’ and ‘philosophical’ criticism of the poem that for over two hundred years has been a model for other poems, has been the subject of books and even paintings, as well as being the legal document in a copyright precedent. Cohen begins with the problems of Thomson’s revisions before moving on to their hypotheses and their transformation, examining the critical tradition and the pressure of the poem. Cohen addresses literary criticism and illustrations of the Seasons as well as diction, style and language. This work will interest the enthusiast of 18th century poetry, giving a careful and thorough history of the reception of James Thomson’s poem. "--Provided by publisher.


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Download or read book Routledge Revivals: The Art of Discrimination (1964) written by Ralph Cohen and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "First published in 1964, this book analyses claims and comments that English critics have made about James Thomson’s poem The Seasons (1730-46). Cohen deals with the relation between ‘practical’ and ‘philosophical’ criticism of the poem that for over two hundred years has been a model for other poems, has been the subject of books and even paintings, as well as being the legal document in a copyright precedent. Cohen begins with the problems of Thomson’s revisions before moving on to their hypotheses and their transformation, examining the critical tradition and the pressure of the poem. Cohen addresses literary criticism and illustrations of the Seasons as well as diction, style and language. This work will interest the enthusiast of 18th century poetry, giving a careful and thorough history of the reception of James Thomson’s poem. "--Provided by publisher.


Literary Pragmatics (Routledge Revivals)

Literary Pragmatics (Routledge Revivals)

Author: Roger D Sell

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-10-14

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 1317565193

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Up until the mid-1980s most pragmatic analysis had been done on spoken language use, considerably less on written use, and very little at all on literary activity. This has now radically changed. ‘Pragmatics’ could be informally defined as the study of relationships between language and its users. This volume, first published in 1991, seeks to reposition literary activity at the centre of that study. The internationally renowned contributors draw together two main streams. On the one hand, there are concerns which are close to the syntax and semantics of mainstream linguistics, and on the other, there are concerns ranging towards anthropological linguistics, socio- and psycholinguistics. Literary Pragmatics represents an antidote to the fragmenting specialization so characteristic of the humanities in the twentieth century. This book will be of lasting value to students of linguistics, literature and society. Roger D. Sell discusses the reissue of Literary Pragmatics here: http://www.routledge.com/articles/roger_d._sell_discusses_the_reissue_of_literary_pragmatics/


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Download or read book Literary Pragmatics (Routledge Revivals) written by Roger D Sell and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Up until the mid-1980s most pragmatic analysis had been done on spoken language use, considerably less on written use, and very little at all on literary activity. This has now radically changed. ‘Pragmatics’ could be informally defined as the study of relationships between language and its users. This volume, first published in 1991, seeks to reposition literary activity at the centre of that study. The internationally renowned contributors draw together two main streams. On the one hand, there are concerns which are close to the syntax and semantics of mainstream linguistics, and on the other, there are concerns ranging towards anthropological linguistics, socio- and psycholinguistics. Literary Pragmatics represents an antidote to the fragmenting specialization so characteristic of the humanities in the twentieth century. This book will be of lasting value to students of linguistics, literature and society. Roger D. Sell discusses the reissue of Literary Pragmatics here: http://www.routledge.com/articles/roger_d._sell_discusses_the_reissue_of_literary_pragmatics/


The Tenth Muse (Routledge Revivals)

The Tenth Muse (Routledge Revivals)

Author: Herbert Read

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-12-22

Total Pages: 362

ISBN-13: 1317429087

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This book, first published in 1957, is a collection of Herbert Read’s essays on various topics. The essays explore many different subjects and themes, including art, literature, religion and philosophy. This title will be of interest to a variety of readers.


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Download or read book The Tenth Muse (Routledge Revivals) written by Herbert Read and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-12-22 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, first published in 1957, is a collection of Herbert Read’s essays on various topics. The essays explore many different subjects and themes, including art, literature, religion and philosophy. This title will be of interest to a variety of readers.


Routledge Revivals: Essays on Style and Language (1966)

Routledge Revivals: Essays on Style and Language (1966)

Author: Roger Fowler

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-11-22

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1351347691

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First published in 1966, this book is contributed to by authors who share an interest in the literary uses of language. The book gives a close analysis of the language of literature contributed to by critics and linguists, examining linguistic theory and poetry, and as part of this the rhythm and metre of English poetry is deconstructed. Language and its emotive structure is analysed, while the middle chapters of the book address the interaction of linguistic dimensions. Two medievalist scholars conclude the volume, giving a well-rounded examination to the broad and complex study of literary style in the English language. This book is suitable for students and scholars concerned with English literature and linguistics.


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Download or read book Routledge Revivals: Essays on Style and Language (1966) written by Roger Fowler and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-22 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1966, this book is contributed to by authors who share an interest in the literary uses of language. The book gives a close analysis of the language of literature contributed to by critics and linguists, examining linguistic theory and poetry, and as part of this the rhythm and metre of English poetry is deconstructed. Language and its emotive structure is analysed, while the middle chapters of the book address the interaction of linguistic dimensions. Two medievalist scholars conclude the volume, giving a well-rounded examination to the broad and complex study of literary style in the English language. This book is suitable for students and scholars concerned with English literature and linguistics.


The Language of Criticism

The Language of Criticism

Author: John Casey

Publisher:

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book The Language of Criticism written by John Casey and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: