A Saintsbury, George 1845-1933 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A History of Criticism and Literary Taste in Europe, from the Earliest Texts to the Present Day" by George Saintsbury is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the evolution of literary criticism and taste across Europe, documenting developments from the earliest texts to the 19th century. Saintsbury aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the critical landscape, arguing for the importance of modern literature alongside ancient works." "At the start of this comprehensive volume, the author introduces the scope of the discussion, focusing primarily on the 19th century while also referring to relevant earlier texts. Saintsbury stresses the significance of evaluating literature on its own merits rather than strictly adhering to the established norms of classical criticism. He outlines varying perspectives on criticism from notable authors and highlights the gradual shift towards appreciating modern literature, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of literary evolution and the critics influential in shaping contemporary taste." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-09-11 Jonathan Ingram, KD Weeks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Originally published: Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1902 Literature -- History and criticism Literature, Medieval Criticism -- History PN Edinburgh: William Blackwood and Sons, 1902 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74397 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74397 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134725.0 74397