Lord Henry Home Kames

Elements of Criticism (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Lord Henry Home Kames' 'Elements of Criticism' is a seminal work in the field of literary criticism, first published in 1762. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the principles of criticism, covering topics such as the nature of taste, the role of imagination, and the criteria for evaluating works of literature. Kames' writing style is clear and concise, making complex ideas accessible to readers. This work is considered a cornerstone of Enlightenment-era literary theory, influencing subsequent generations of critics and scholars.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Musaicum Books
• Seitenzahl: 615
• Erscheinungstermin: 7. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066383008
• Artikelnr.: 61785790

Autorenporträt

Lord Henry Home Kames (1696-1782) was a Scottish activist, justice, philosopher, author and farming reformer. A key figure of the Scottish Enlightenment, a founding representative of the Philosophical Society of Edinburgh, and involved in the Select Society, he functioned as a benefactor to some of the most prominent thinkers of the Scottish Enlightenment.