Description
Book SynopsisThis is the first scholarly edition of William Empson's The Structure of Complex Words (1951), a classic of literary criticism and a major statement of his work. An extensive introduction and explanatory notes are included, together with a selection of related writings. It will immediately become the standard version of this celebrated text.
Trade ReviewThis new edition is a welcome reminder of Empson's penetrating critical voice, wrapped in a scholarly envelope that makes it, at last, accessible. * David Greenham, Modern Language Review *
Empson's ear for nuances of intonation was as sharp and precise as the intellect he brought to bear on an historical understanding of patterns of thought and feeling in written texts. These annotated volumes from Oxford University Press, paying the scholarly respect Empson deserves, should become the definitive editions of Some Versions of Pastoral and The Structure of Complex Words. * Sean Sheehan, Dublin Review of Books *
Table of ContentsEditors' Introduction The Structure of Complex Words Related Writings Commentary Textual Notes Index
