Meyer Howard Abrams
Meyer Howard Abrams, known as M. H. Abrams, was an American literary critic, best known for his works on Romanticism, including 'The Mirror and the Lamp' and as the general editor of 'The Norton Anthology of English Literature.'
Books
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1. The Mirror and the Lamp
Romantic Theory and the Critical Tradition
"The Mirror and the Lamp" is a comprehensive analysis of the Romantic theory of literature. The book explores the shift in focus from the neoclassical concept of mimesis, or art as a mirror reflecting the real world, to the Romantic emphasis on the artist's inner world, comparing it to a lamp projecting its light outward. It delves into the four main elements of the Romantic aesthetic: the artist, the work of art, nature, and the audience, providing a detailed examination of the philosophical and psychological underpinnings of Romantic literature.
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