Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism

Twentieth-Century Literary Criticism by Gale, a Cengage Company, is a comprehensive resource published on August 16, 2019, featuring 462 pages in English. This volume is part of a series that presents substantial excerpts from significant literary criticism concerning major literary figures and nonfiction writers from the 20th century, an era often studied in high schools. It includes overviews of four to eight authors, with criticism arranged chronologically to reflect the diverse responses to each writer.

Readers will find that this edition offers a detailed exploration of literary criticism, with approximately 90-95% of the essays presented in full text. Each excerpt is accompanied by annotations that provide context about the critic’s reputation and philosophy, along with a synopsis of the excerpt itself. Additionally, the series includes volumes dedicated to major literary movements and trends, along with comprehensive indexes for authors, nationalities, topics, and titles, enhancing its utility as a reference tool in the fields of biography, literary criticism, and modern literature.