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This thought-provoking series by James E. Gunn explores the philosophical and critical underpinnings of literature. Drawing on a wide range of sources, Gunn delves into the nature of storytelling, the role of the author, and the ways in which literature reflects and shapes society.
M.H. Abrams
The Mirror and the Lamp: Romantic Theory and the Critical Tradition
Abrams' influential study delves into the history of romantic literary theory and its impact on the critical tradition. This book is a great choice for those who enjoyed 'I.O.Evans Studies in the Philosophy & Criticism of Literature' as it offers a historical perspective on literary theory and criticism.
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The Rhetoric of Fiction
Booth's influential study explores the role of rhetoric in fiction, arguing that literature is a form of rhetorical communication. This book will appeal to readers of 'I.O.Evans Studies in the Philosophy & Criticism of Literature' as it offers a unique and insightful perspective on the relationship between literature and rhetoric.
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The Sense of an Ending: Studies in the Theory of Fiction
Kermode's influential study explores the role of endings in fiction, arguing that literary endings shape our understanding of narrative. This book will appeal to readers of 'I.O.Evans Studies in the Philosophy & Criticism of Literature' as it offers a unique and insightful perspective on the role of endings in literature.
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The Act of Reading: A Theory of Aesthetic Response
Iser's book offers a comprehensive theory of aesthetic response, examining the role of the reader in shaping literary meaning. This book is a great choice for those who enjoyed 'I.O.Evans Studies in the Philosophy & Criticism of Literature' as it offers a unique and insightful perspective on the role of the reader in literary interpretation.
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