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Explore the evolution of aesthetic thought with Literary Criticism: A Short History by Routledge. Originally published in 1957, this comprehensive series traces the development of our aesthetic heritage from its classical origins to the contemporary state of criticism within the English-speaking world. This four-volume collection provides a detailed look at different eras, including Classical, Neo-Classical, Romantic, and Modern criticism. Each volume maintains a fair and objective approach to various critical positions. Rather than viewing theories in isolation, this work examines how each critical theory exists in a dialectic relationship with the creative literature of its own era. It is an essential resource for those studying the history of literary theory and its connection to the written word.

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This Routledge series provides a complete history of aesthetic heritage from classical origins to modern criticism.

The collection consists of four volumes covering Classical, Neo-Classical, Romantic, and Modern criticism.

Each book offers an objective presentation of various critical positions for an unbiased study of literary theory.

The text examines how critical theories exist in a dialectic relationship with the creative literature of their time.

This historical overview tracks the progression of criticism specifically within the English-speaking world.

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24 March 2021
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