A History of Modern Criticism, 1750-1950
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The final volume of René Wellek's monumental history of modern criticism is a comprehensive survey of the main currents of twentieth-century criticism in Western Europe. In this volume, as in the preceding books of the series, Wellek expounds and analyzes the work of the most prominent critics, offering succinct appraisals of his subjects both as individuals and as participants in the broader movements of the century. Contents I. French Criticism, 1900-1950 French Classical Criticism in the Twentieth Century Retrospect: Alain, Rémy de Gourmont The Nouvelle Revue Française: André Gide, Jacques Rivière, Ramón Fernández, Benjamin Crémiuex, Albert Thibaudet Marcel Proust The Catholic Renaissance: Charles Du Bos, Jacques Maritain and Henri Bremond, Paul Claudel Dada and Surrealism The Geneva School: Marcel Raymond, Albert Béguin, Georges Poulet Albert Camus Jean-Paul Sartre Paul Valéry Prospect II. Italian Criticism, 1900-1950 Benedetto Croce The Followers of Croce: Luigi Russo, Francesco Flora, Mario Fubini, Attilio Momigliano The Aestheticians: Giuseppe Antonio Borgese, Alfredo Gargiulo Critics concerned with English and American literature: Cesare Pavese, Mario Praz, Emilio Cecchi Italian Marxism: Antonio Gramesci, Giacomo Debenedetti The Catholic Renaissance: Carlo Bo The Close Readers: Renato Serra, Giuseppe De Robertis, Cesare De Lollis, Eugenio Montale III. Spanish Criticism, 1900-1950 Américo Castro Miguel de Unamuno Marcelino Menéndez y Pelayo and Ramón Menéndez Pidal Azorín Salvador de Madariaga Jorge Guillén Dámaso Alonso José Ortega y Gasset
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This volume investigates the evolution and major trends of literary criticism in Western Europe during the first half of the twentieth century, building upon the preceding volumes of Wellek's comprehensive history. René Wellek, a distinguished literary scholar, analyzes the prominent critics and their contributions, situating their individual works within the broader intellectual and artistic movements of the period. The book meticulously examines French, Italian, and Spanish criticism, providing detailed accounts of key figures and schools of thought. It offers a critical assessment of these critics' methodologies and their impact on literary interpretation.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Detailed analysis of French criticism from 1900-1950, including figures like Gide, Camus, and Sartre, and movements such as Dada and Surrealism.
- An in-depth exploration of Italian criticism from 1900-1950, covering Croce, Gramsci, and various schools of thought.
- An examination of Spanish criticism from 1900-1950, featuring critics such as Unamuno, Ortega y Gasset, and Alonso.
- Succinct appraisals of individual critics and their roles in broader literary movements.
- An overview of the main currents of twentieth-century criticism in Western Europe.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This volume is regarded as a definitive scholarly work, completing René Wellek's seminal history of modern criticism. Scholars and students of literature have consistently relied on Wellek's meticulous research and insightful analysis to understand the development of critical thought in the twentieth century. The book is praised for its comprehensive scope and the clarity with which it presents complex intellectual histories. Its detailed examination of French, Italian, and Spanish criticism makes it an indispensable resource for understanding European literary discourse.
Page Count:
367
Publication Date:
1955-01-01
Publisher:
Yale University Press
ISBN-10:
0300054513
ISBN-13:
9780300054514
Non-Fiction
History
Literary Criticism
European
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