Prasad outlines the different "yardsticks" used by critics to determine if a work is "good" or "bad" based on the era's cultural values. Why It Matters Prasad does not just list facts; he explains the continuity
This section covers the "Founding Fathers" of Western criticism— . It explores fundamental concepts like (imitation), (purgation of emotion), and the "Sublime" in writing. The Renaissance to the Victorian Era: An Introduction To Literary Criticism By B Prasad
: How Prasad distinguishes between subjective poetry (personal, focused on the poet's feelings) and objective poetry (impersonal, focused on external events). Prasad outlines the different "yardsticks" used by critics
Prasad’s book acts as a chronological survey. It doesn’t just jump into modern theories; it traces the lineage of critical thought from its roots in Ancient Greece to the mid-20th century. The text is divided into three logical sections: (Greek and Roman critics) The Renaissance to the Victorian Era: : How
