Practical criticism
I. A. Richards
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Practical criticism
Published
1960
Publisher
Harcourt, Brace and Company
Pages
394
Description
Practical Criticism, as conceived by Richards, pays attention to very small units of language in short lyric poems in a way that leads directly to the New Critics' emphasis on 'the poem in itself', and their associated rejection of the analysis of any kind of historical or political context.
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How many pages are in Practical criticism?
This edition of Practical criticism has approximately 394 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Practical criticism?
For most readers, Practical criticism typically takes between 8h 13m and 5h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 98,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 98,500 words
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What is the word count of Practical criticism?
The estimated word count for Practical criticism is approximately 98,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Practical criticism?
Practical criticism was written by I. A. Richards.
When was Practical criticism published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1960. The original work may have been published on a different date.