The Verbal Icon by William K. Wimsatt
Studies in the Meaning of Poetry
This seminal work delves into the intricacies of literary criticism, emphasizing the importance of the text itself over the author's intentions or the reader's emotional response. It argues for an objective approach to understanding literature, where the meaning is derived from the words on the page and their interaction, rather than external influences. Through a series of essays, it challenges traditional notions of interpretation, advocating for a more structured and analytical method that focuses on the inherent qualities of the literary work.
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- Published
- 1954
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- American
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- Pages
- 300-350
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- English
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