02096cam a22003133u 4500 57680 UtSlPG 20260610134329.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PN Kames, Henry Home, Lord, 1696-1782 Elements of Criticism, Volume III. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-08-12 Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Elements of Criticism, Volume III" by Lord Henry Home Kames is a scholarly treatise written in the mid-18th century. The book delves into the nature of literary criticism, focusing particularly on the use of comparisons and figures of speech in literature. Kames emphasizes the significance of these rhetorical tools in enhancing the reader's understanding and emotional engagement with texts. The opening of this volume introduces the chapter on comparisons, outlining their dual purpose: to instruct the understanding and to elicit pleasure from the heart. Kames explains the different methods by which comparisons can affect perception, such as emphasizing similarities and contrasts among ideas or objects. He cautions against inappropriate comparisons, illustrating his points with examples from classical literature, including works by Shakespeare and Milton, to demonstrate how comparisons can elevate or depress subjects depending on their execution. The content sets the stage for a deeper exploration of literary devices and their impact on reader experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Criticism Literary style https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57680 98509 98509