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Best books to learn Literary criticism, in order
The sequence that works builds from the craft of close reading through the major schools of literary theory and into the practice of criticism as a literary art form in its own right.
Reading paths for literary criticism
Best Books on Literary Criticism, in Reading Order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning literary criticism?
- The sequence that works builds from the craft of close reading through the major schools of literary theory and into the practice of criticism as a literary art form in its own right.
- What's a good book to start literary criticism with?
- A strong starting point is The Western canon by Harold Bloom. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after literary criticism?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Polish literature, Czech literature, The literary classics.