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Emphasising the significance of F.R. Leavis to the work of all contemporary theorists and to literature in general, this study is an invaluable guide to one of the core figures in literary and critical theory.



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‘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



Table of Contents

Why Leavis? Key Ideas 1. ‘What is Leavis?’ 2. Literary Criticism, Theory and Philosophy 3. Culture 4. New Bearings 5. Great Traditions 6. Close Reading 7. English, Education and the University 8. ‘Life’. After Leavis. Further Reading

F.R. Leavis

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Published 14 July 2009
      ISBN-13 9780415364164
      978-0415364164
      ISBN-10 0415364167
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      Biography: writers Cultural studies

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Emphasising the significance of F.R. Leavis to the work of all contemporary theorists and to literature in general, this study is an invaluable guide to one of the core figures in literary and critical theory.



      Trade Review

      ‘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



      Table of Contents

      Why Leavis? Key Ideas 1. ‘What is Leavis?’ 2. Literary Criticism, Theory and Philosophy 3. Culture 4. New Bearings 5. Great Traditions 6. Close Reading 7. English, Education and the University 8. ‘Life’. After Leavis. Further Reading

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