A history of criticism and literary taste in Europe from the earliest texts to the present day. Volume 2 (of 3), From the Renaissance to the decline of eighteenth century orthodoxy
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Saintsbury’s work is a historical survey of criticism. How does his own critical perspective or writing style influence your understanding of the periods and critics he discusses? What challenges or pleasures did you find in his authorial voice?
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This volume charts the progression of critical thought from Renaissance ideals to the shifting landscape of the 18th century. What specific developments or changes in critical principles did you find most significant or surprising during this period?
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Saintsbury explores the evolution of "literary taste" across centuries. How do you personally define "good taste" in literature today, and to what extent do you feel it's shaped by established critical norms versus your own subjective experience?
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