The Functions of Criticism at The Present Time

The Functions of Criticism at the Present Time – It is designed for university students (B.A., M.A., B.Ed.) and covers the essential arguments regarding the necessity of criticism in fostering a healthy intellectual environment. Covers the Age of Matthew Arnold, his life, works, and his stature as an essayist and critic of English poetry. Explores Arnold’s concepts such as “disinterestedness” (maintaining impartiality from political or practical agendas) and the “Touchstone method” for identifying high-quality poetry.