Johnson, Rasselas, and the Choice of Criticism

Autori

• Edward Tomarken

Parametri

• 224 pagine
• 8 ore di lettura

• Arte / Cultura
• Sulla letteratura

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The study delves into Samuel Johnson's "Rasselas," highlighting its resistance to traditional critical methods across centuries. Edward Tomarken introduces a new approach, linking Johnson's earlier works to his later achievements in "Rasselas." He argues that Johnson's aesthetic navigates the boundary between literary and extra-literary elements, revealing a process of evolution in his writing. Tomarken also proposes a dialectical relationship between hermeneutics and structuralism, offering insights valuable to both Johnson scholars and those engaged in critical theory.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2014

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