Sir Walter Scott as a Critic of Literature (eBook)

Exploring Sir Walter Scott's Literary Critiques

Margaret Ball (Autor)

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2023
194 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654752279-9 (EAN)

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In "Sir Walter Scott as a Critic of Literature," Margaret Ball offers an incisive exploration of Scott's role as a literary critic, revealing how his insights contributed to the evolution of literary criticism in the early nineteenth century. Employing a rich analytical style, Ball delves into Scott's critical essays, letters, and reviews, contextualizing them within the Romantic literary environment. She astutely examines themes such as historical narrative and the interplay between fiction and reality, showcasing Scott's unique capacity to blend personal imagination with cultural critique, thus illuminating his profound influence on both his contemporaries and future generations of writers. Margaret Ball, a distinguished scholar in the field of English literature, draws on her extensive background in Romantic studies to craft a nuanced portrait of Scott. Her critical journey reveals not only the depth of Scott's literary acumen but also the cultural and historical circumstances that shaped his perspectives. Ball's scholarship is grounded in a keen understanding of the motivations that drove Scott, especially his desire to bridge the gap between popular fiction and serious literary critique. Readers interested in the intersections of literature, history, and criticism will find Ball's book an invaluable resource. This work not only deepens the understanding of Scott's contributions as a critic but also invites a reconsideration of his legacy in contemporary discourse. It is a compelling read for anyone passionate about the development of literary criticism and the Romantic period.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.8.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Essays / Feuilleton
• Schlagworte: 1771-1832 • 19th century literature • Academic literary study • author critique • author evaluation • Bibliography • book critique • British Literature • classical literature review • contemporary literary evaluation • English literature • English literature scholars • historical context • Historical literary analysis • Knowledge • Literary Analysis • literary critical perspectives • Literary criticism • literary evaluation • Literary History • literary interpretation • literary scholarship • Literary Theory • Literature • Literature Analysis • Romantic era critique • Romantic Period • Scott • scottish literary criticism • Scottish Literature • Sir Walter Scott • Sir Walter Scott insights • Walter