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Title: Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Michael Zeug,
Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism" by F. V. N. Painter is a practical guidebook intended for students in the field of literary criticism, likely written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a structured approach for analyzing different forms of literature, examining essential elements such as content, form, and the spirit of literary works. It serves as a resource that enhances the understanding of literary critique, making literary study more accessible and enjoyable for learners. At the start of the book, Painter outlines the objectives and aims of literary study, highlighting its threefold purpose: knowledge, pleasure, and culture. He emphasizes the importance of comprehending a work before criticizing it, detailing how literary criticism should judge a piece by established standards rather than personal bias. The author also reflects on the historical context of literary criticism, illustrating its evolution, the relationship between an author and their work, and the various elements that contribute to the art of criticism. Through such discussions, Painter lays a foundational understanding for students, equipping them with tools necessary for appreciating and analyzing literature effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Painter, F. V. N. (Franklin Verzelius Newton), 1852-1931
EBook No.: 24326
Published: Jan 16, 2008
Downloads: 386
Language: English
Subject: Criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism
Credits:
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Michael Zeug,
Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Elementary Guide to Literary Criticism" by F. V. N. Painter is a practical guidebook intended for students in the field of literary criticism, likely written in the early 20th century. This work aims to provide a structured approach for analyzing different forms of literature, examining essential elements such as content, form, and the spirit of literary works. It serves as a resource that enhances the understanding of literary critique, making literary study more accessible and enjoyable for learners. At the start of the book, Painter outlines the objectives and aims of literary study, highlighting its threefold purpose: knowledge, pleasure, and culture. He emphasizes the importance of comprehending a work before criticizing it, detailing how literary criticism should judge a piece by established standards rather than personal bias. The author also reflects on the historical context of literary criticism, illustrating its evolution, the relationship between an author and their work, and the various elements that contribute to the art of criticism. Through such discussions, Painter lays a foundational understanding for students, equipping them with tools necessary for appreciating and analyzing literature effectively. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Painter, F. V. N. (Franklin Verzelius Newton), 1852-1931
EBook No.: 24326
Published: Jan 16, 2008
Downloads: 386
Language: English
Subject: Criticism
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.