Eighteenth-Century Critical Writing (Penguin Classics)
Eighteenth-Century Critical Writing by Various, published by Penguin Classics on March 1, 1998, offers a comprehensive collection of English literary criticism from 1660 to 1750. This edition, comprising 464 pages, presents a historical perspective on a period when literary criticism was intertwined with political, cultural, and social life, rather than being a distinct discipline. The anthology is organized chronologically and covers various topics, including “Nationalism and the Stage” and “Introducing Shakespeare,” featuring notable works from authors such as John Dryden and Alexander Pope.
Readers will find a diverse range of critical writings that reflect the evolving landscape of literary thought during the eighteenth century. The collection includes celebrated essays alongside contributions from lesser-known critics, providing insights into the era’s literary discourse. By examining themes such as poetical correctness and the editing of classic texts, this anthology serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the historical context of literary criticism and its relationship with broader societal issues.
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This collection of English literary criticism from 1660 to 1750 is an engaging look back to a time before literary criticism had become codified and professionalized — when literary art and readers’ reactions to it were considered not a separate sphere but an integral part of political, cultural, and social life. Organized chronologically into topics ranging from “Nationalism and the Stage” and “Poetical Correctness” to “Introducing Shakespeare” and “Editing Milton”, it includes such celebrated works as John Dryden’s “Of Dramatick Poesie, An Essay”, Alexander Pope’s “An Essay on Criticism”, Richard Blackmore’s “Advice to the Poets”, and Jonathan Richardson’s attack on the Bentley edition of Milton, in addition to the writings of lesser-known critics and commentators.
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