The concept of criticism

Author: René Wellek
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Publish Date: 1999-12-01
Features: The author's academic work is renowned for its thorough theoretical analysis, profound common sense, and a broad, boundary-transcending perspective, earning high praise from academia in the West and Europe. Many of his works have been translated into multiple languages, spreading widely and having a far-reaching impact. Due to his outstanding research achievements, prestigious universities worldwide, such as Oxford, Harvard, Rome, and Columbia, have awarded him honorary degrees. Additionally, he has served as the president of academic organizations like the International Comparative Literature Association and the American Comparative Literature Association. This book primarily elucidates the distinctions and connections between literary theory, literary criticism, and literary history, as well as provides detailed discussions on the origins and evolution of the most significant concepts in literary history, such as Baroque, Romanticism, and Realism.