Hidden Designs (Routledge Revivals)

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Focusing on the critical debate of the English literary Renaissance, this 1986 study advocates for a return to criticism that values its own identity over theoretical frameworks like 'new historicism' and post-structuralism. It critiques the hyper-professionalization of literary studies, emphasizing the importance of criticism's communal roles and functions within society. The work challenges readers to rethink the purpose and practice of literary analysis in a more inclusive and accessible manner.