the role of literary tradition in shaping society

F.R. Leavis and the Idea of a ‘Great Tradition’ in Literature

F.R. Leavis, an influential literary critic of the 20th century, is known for his views on the importance of literary tradition in shaping society. One of the key concepts in his literary criticism is the idea of a “great tradition” in literature. According to Leavis, the “great tradition” is a canon of literary works possessing certain moral and cultural significance…

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