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Principles of Literary Criticism
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Principles of Literary Criticism by I.A. Richards reads like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The copy on hand shows 2001 • Taylor & Francis Group • 336 pages, useful if you want to gauge size and reading commitment.
Edition on file: 2001 • Taylor & Francis Group • 336 pages • ISBN 9780415255554.
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Balanced Moderate time
Balanced commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
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The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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