About “An Experiment in Criticism”
An Experiment in Criticism by C. S. Lewis explores the nature of good reading and challenges traditional evaluative criticism by proposing that books should be judged by the kind of reading they invite. Lewis defines a good book as one that can be read in a way that involves surrender to the work, emphasizing the reader's engagement with the author's perspective rather than altering their own opinions.
Book details
- Published
- 1961
- Latest edition
- 1961 · ISBN 9781107604728
- ISBN
- 9781107604728
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is An Experiment in Criticism?
An Experiment in Criticism by C. S. Lewis has 152 pages.