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The Cambridge History of Literary Criticism: The Eighteenth Century

Hugh Bar Nisbet

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This is the most comprehensive account to date of the history of literary criticism in Britain and Europe between 1660 and 1800. Unlike previous histories, it is not just a chronological survey, but a multi-disciplinary study of how the understanding of literature in the modern era was shaped by developments in intellectual, cultural and social history. It provides an authoritative historical overview in all areas of literary studies. Extensive bibliographies supply detailed guidance for further research.

Pages: 970

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: November 13, 1997

ISBN: 0521300096

ISBN 13: 9780521300094

The Cambridge History of Literary Criticism: The Eighteenth Century

Hugh Bar Nisbet

4.3/5 ( ratings)

This is the most comprehensive account to date of the history of literary criticism in Britain and Europe between 1660 and 1800. Unlike previous histories, it is not just a chronological survey, but a multi-disciplinary study of how the understanding of literature in the modern era was shaped by developments in intellectual, cultural and social history. It provides an authoritative historical overview in all areas of literary studies. Extensive bibliographies supply detailed guidance for further research.

Pages: 970

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Release: November 13, 1997

ISBN: 0521300096

ISBN 13: 9780521300094

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