History of Criticism and Literary Taste in Europe

This classic work provides a comprehensive overview of the development of literary criticism in Europe, from its earliest beginnings to the present day. It covers the major literary movements and figures, as well as the various critical approaches that have been used over the centuries. With insightful analysis and engaging prose, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literary criticism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.