Books by M. A. R. (Kingston University Habib

Literary Criticism from Plato to the Present offers an authoritative overview of the development of Western literary theory and criticism. In clear, concise, and elegant prose, the acclaimed literary scholar M.A.R.

Written in concise and clear language, this book offers an historical overview of literary criticism and theory throughout the twentieth century along with a close analysis of some of the most important and commonly taught texts from the period.

A comprehensive guide to the history of literary criticism. It provides an overview of the major movements, figures, and texts of literary criticism, as well as surveys their cultural, historical and philosophical contexts. It considers a range of thinkers and events from the French Revolution to Freud's views on civilization.