F. R. Leavis

English educator and literary critic

F. R. Leavis - English educator and literary critic
Born

1895
130 years ago

Died

April 14th, 1978
47 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United Kingdom

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An influential English educator and literary critic. Contributed significantly to literary criticism and education in the 20th century. Emphasized the importance of close reading and the moral dimension of literature. Edited and contributed to various literary journals, championing modern English literature and criticism.

Authored 'The Great Tradition', a critical study of the English novel

Co-founded the literary magazine 'Scrutiny'

Promoted the study of English literature in higher education

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