Practical Criticism, a Study of Literary Judgment by Ivor Armstrong Richards Pap
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Practical Criticism, a Study of Literary Judgment by Ivor Armstrong Richards Pap. By advocating for a more scientific and disciplined approach to reading, the book champions the technique of "close reading," emphasizing the importance of focusing on the text itself rather than external biographical or historical data. Practical Criticism, a Study of Literary Judgment by Ivor Armstrong Richards Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "Practical Criticism, a Study of Literary Judgment" is a seminal work in the field of literary theory and a foundational text for the practice of modern criticism. Written by I. A. Richards, this influential study explores the psychological and linguistic factors that shape how readers interpret and evaluate poetry. The work is centered around the objective analysis of literary texts, famously investigating the varied responses of readers when confronted with anonymous poems to uncover the common pitfalls and "stock responses" that can hinder authentic systematically categorizes the obstacles to clear communication and critical discernment, including sentimentality, inhibition, and the influence of preconceived ideas. By advocating for a more scientific and disciplined approach to reading, the book champions the technique of "close reading," emphasizing the importance of focusing on the text itself rather than external biographical or historical data. It examines how language functions to evoke emotional and intellectual responses, seeking to understand the mechanics of meaning within the written for students of English literature, rhetoric, and linguistics, "Practical Criticism, a Study of Literary Judgment" remains a vital resource for anyone interested in the cultivation of critical thinking and the intricacies of aesthetic judgment. It provides a rigorous methodology for engaging with literature and offers lasting insights into the relationship between a reader and a work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025920708 ISBN-13 9781025920702 Title Practical Criticism, a Study of Literary Judgment Author Ivor Armstrong Richards Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 390 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178589573; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
