1. Matthew Arnold: The Function of Criticism at the Present Tim
In 1865 Matthew Arnold wrote, "The Function of Criticism at the Present Time". ... Though literary criticism had been taking place for years, it was generally disregarded and held as useless. ... He then says that the critical process may in fact be a crucial one for the creation of literary works. ... One major contribution of Arnold's criticism has been the creation of the literary cannon. ... I believe that if Arnold could see today universities, where we are fed criticism, he would be somewhat satisfied. ...
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