F. R. Leavis
English educator and literary critic
Born
1895
130 years ago
Died
April 14th, 1978
46 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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