The text is divided into distinct sections that trace the trajectory of critical inquiry. It begins with the Classical Age , meticulously detailing the contributions of Plato, Aristotle, Horace, and Longinus. Prasad emphasizes the shift from Plato’s moralistic dismissal of poetry to Aristotle’s formalist defense in Poetics . By highlighting concepts such as Mimesis (imitation) and Catharsis (purgation), Prasad establishes the baseline for all subsequent European literary evaluation.
It doesn't just list theories; it explains why a certain critic thought that way based on the historical period they lived in. 4. Limitations to Keep in Mind An Introduction To Literary Criticism By B Prasad
B. Prasad also acknowledges the challenges and limitations of literary criticism, including: The text is divided into distinct sections that
This introduction provides a concise overview of B. Prasad’s An Introduction to English Criticism , a foundational text for students of literature. By highlighting concepts such as Mimesis (imitation) and