The Literary Criticism of Samuel Johnson: Forms of Artistry and Thought

For Samuel Johnson, poetical judgments were no mere exercise in dry evaluation; rather, they reflected deep emotional...
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Author: Philip Smallwood
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The Literary Criticism of Samuel Johnson: Forms of Artistry and Thought by Smallwood, Philip

The Literary Criticism of Samuel Johnson: Forms of Artistry and Thought

$352.98

The Literary Criticism of Samuel Johnson: Forms of Artistry and Thought

$352.98
Author: Philip Smallwood
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
For Samuel Johnson, poetical judgments were no mere exercise in dry evaluation; rather, they reflected deep emotional responsiveness. In this provocative study, Philip Smallwood argues for experiencing Johnson's critical texts as artworks in their own right. The criticism, he suggests, often springs from emotional sources of great personal intensity and depth, inspiring translation of criticism into poetry and channelling prose's poetic potential. Through consideration of other critics, Smallwood highlights singularities in Johnson's judgments and approach, showing how such judgments are irreducible to philosophical doctrines. 'Ideas', otherwise the material of criticism's propensity to systems and theories, exist for Johnson as feelings that 'slumber in the heart.' Revealing Johnson's humour and intellectual reach, Smallwood frames his criticism in unresolved ironies of time and forms of historical change. This title is part of the Flip it Open Programme and may also be available Open Access. Check our website Cambridge Core for details.

Author: Philip Smallwood
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 09/21/2023
Pages: 217
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d
ISBN: 9781009369985


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