Practical Criticism, a Study of Literary Judgment

"Practical Criticism, a Study of Literary Judgment" is a seminal work in the field of literary theory and a foundational text for the practice of modern criticism. Written by I. A. Richards, this influential study explores the psychological and linguistic factors that shape how readers interpret and evaluate poetry. The work is centered around the objective analysis of literary texts, famously investigating the varied responses of readers when confronted with anonymous poems to uncover the ...