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A history of criticism and literary taste in Europe, from the earliest texts to the present day. Volume 3 (of 3), Modern criticism
by George Saintsbury
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- C1
- Length
- 25 chapters
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- The complete book
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About this book
Explore the evolution of literary criticism through centuries, focusing on the dense and transformative nineteenth century, as the author examines critical works with a scholar’s precision and a historian’s breadth, challenging established proofs and emphasizing literature's unique place.
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