The Craft of the Critic

By Samuel Smith

Book Overview

The Craft of the Critic by S. Stephenson Smith is a comprehensive guide to the art of literary criticism. The book delves into the various elements of literary criticism, including the importance of close reading, the role of the critic in shaping literary culture, and the various approaches to analyzing and interpreting literature. Smith provides practical advice on how to write insightful and persuasive literary criticism, including tips on crafting strong arguments, developing a critical voice, and engaging with different schools of thought. The book also includes a range of examples from classic and contemporary literature, as well as interviews with prominent critics and writers. Overall, The Craft of the Critic is an essential resource for anyone interested in the practice and theory of literary criticism.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162790210
• ISBN13: 9781162790213
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"