Old Criticism And New Pragmatism

By J M O'Sullivan

Book Overview

Old Criticism and New Pragmatism is a book written by J. M. O'Sullivan that explores the relationship between traditional literary criticism and the more modern approach of pragmatism. O'Sullivan argues that traditional criticism, which focuses on the interpretation and evaluation of literary works based on fixed standards, is limited in its ability to fully understand and appreciate literature. Instead, he proposes a new approach based on pragmatism, which emphasizes the practical value of literature in our lives and the ways in which it can shape our understanding of the world. O'Sullivan draws on a wide range of literary examples to illustrate his points, from Shakespeare to contemporary writers like Toni Morrison and Salman Rushdie. The book also delves into the history and evolution of literary criticism, tracing the development of different schools of thought and their impact on the way we read and interpret literature. Throughout, O'Sullivan challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about literary criticism and consider new ways of engaging with literature that are more relevant to our modern world.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: 1417965436
• ISBN13: 9781417965434
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"