The New Ground of Criticism

"The New Ground of Criticism" is a compelling exploration of the evolving landscape of literary analysis during a period of significant intellectual transition. Written by V. F. Calverton, a prominent figure in American social and literary thought, this work advocates for a shift away from traditional, purely aesthetic evaluations of literature toward a more rigorous, sociological approach. Calverton argues that literature cannot be understood in isolation from the economic and social conditions that produce it, positing that a critic's duty is to uncover the underlying class dynamics and cultural forces reflected within a writer's work.In this impactful volume, Calverton challenges the detached mentality of contemporary critics, proposing instead a "new ground" rooted in social reality and historical context. By examining the relationship between art and the collective experience, the author seeks to establish a more objective and scientific basis for artistic judgment. This work remains a significant contribution to the development of sociological literary theory, offering readers a clear window into the radical rethinking of the role of the intellectual and the artist in modern society. Scholars and students of literary theory, American studies, and the history of ideas will find "The New Ground of Criticism" to be an essential text for understanding the move toward modern social criticism.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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