An Introduction To Literary Criticism By B | Prasad
Moving forward, Prasad highlights the shift toward "rules" in literature. He covers , who defended poetry against Puritan attacks, and John Dryden , often called the "Father of English Criticism." This section helps readers understand how literature began to be viewed as a craft governed by specific structures. The Romantic Revolt
It doesn't just list theories; it explains why a certain critic thought that way based on the historical period they lived in. 4. Limitations to Keep in Mind An Introduction To Literary Criticism By B Prasad
He immediately distinguishes between (the principles of literature) and Practical Criticism (the analysis of a specific text). For a beginner, this distinction is a life raft. Moving forward, Prasad highlights the shift toward "rules"
The text is divided into distinct sections that trace the trajectory of critical inquiry. It begins with the Classical Age , meticulously detailing the contributions of Plato, Aristotle, Horace, and Longinus. Prasad emphasizes the shift from Plato’s moralistic dismissal of poetry to Aristotle’s formalist defense in Poetics . By highlighting concepts such as Mimesis (imitation) and Catharsis (purgation), Prasad establishes the baseline for all subsequent European literary evaluation. The text is divided into distinct sections that
This section marks the shift from prescriptive rules to the expressive power of the imagination.
