Description

Criticism and Medieval Poetry is a book written by A. C. Spearing in 1873. This book explores the relationship between medieval poetry and literary criticism. It delves into the various ways in which medieval poets were criticized and how their works were received by contemporary critics. The book also examines the different approaches to criticism that were prevalent during the medieval period.Spearing argues that medieval poetry was often highly self-conscious and that the poets themselves were very aware of the critical reception of their work. He explores the various ways in which medieval poets responded to criticism, including the use of allegory and other literary devices to defend their work.The book also examines the role of critics in shaping the literary canon of the medieval period. Spearing argues that critics played a significant role in determining which works were considered important and which were not. He explores the various criteria that were used to evaluate medieval poetry, including its moral and religious content, its use of language and imagery, and its adherence to established literary conventions.Overall, Criticism and Medieval Poetry offers a fascinating insight into the world of medieval literature and the role that criticism played in shaping it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of literary criticism and the development of the Western literary tradition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.