A Primer of Literary Criticism

Although ostensibly only a "primer" meant for beginners, the book offers an excellent practical guideline for the students in understanding and appreciating the real merit of a work. In criticism, forming the correct impression about a work is not enough; one has to justify that impression on the basis of the textual evidence. It is here that the book comes to student’s succour. With innumerable diverse passages and fine analysis Professor Hollingworth offers sincere help by demonstrating what to look for, how to look for and where to look for, in a passage for support and authentication of one’s impression. A specimen of Richardsian practical criticism the book is sure to be immensely useful to the students of literature interested in literary criticism.