Literary Criticism from Plato to the Presentprovides a concise and authoritative overview of the development of Western literary criticism and theory from the Classical period to the present day
- An indispensable and intellectually stimulating introduction to the history of literary criticism and theory
- Introduces the major movements, figures, and texts of literary criticism
- Provides historical context and shows the interconnections between various theories
- An ideal text for all students of literature and criticism
