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Paperback. F R Leavis is one of the most influential thinkers in twentieth-century theory. Drawing on the work of F R Leavis and the repercussions and responses that have arisen from it, this book examines concepts including: culture; mass; civilisation; tradition; practical criticism; and, life. Series: Routledge Critical Thinkers. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: BGL; DSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 199 x 128 x 13. Weight in Grams: 198.
‘informative, succint, circumspect; an exacting introduction to Leavis as an incisive master critic. Ideal for today’s students and general readers’ – Chris Terry, Times Higher Education
F.R. Leavis is a landmark figure in twentieth-century literary criticism and theory. His outspoken and confrontational work has often divided opinion and continues to generate interest as students and critics revisit his highly influential texts.
Looking closely at a representative selection of Leavis’s work, Richard Storer outlines his thinking on key topics such as:
- literary theory, ‘criticism’ and culture
- canon formation
- modernism
- close reading
- higher education.
Exploring the responses and ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
168
Condition
New
Series
Routledge Critical Thinkers
Number of Pages
168
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415364171
SKU
V9780415364171
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About Richard Storer
Richard Storer is Associate Principal Lecturer and Director of BA Programmes in English at Leeds Trinity and All Saints, an accredited college of the University of Leeds. His publications include F. R. Leavis: Essays and Documents (co-edited with Ian MacKillop, 1995).
Reviews for F.R. Leavis
‘informative, succint, circumspect; an exacting introduction to Leavis as an incisive master critic. Ideal for today’s students and general readers’ – Chris Terry, Times Higher Education 'Informative, succinct, circumspect; an exacting introduction to Leavis as an incisive master critic. Ideal for today's students and general readers.'- Chris Terry, Times Higher Education Supplement