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Critics' gaffes

Critics' gaffes

Essays
Pages
128
Published
1983
Language
English

Synopsis

This book compiles a collection of notable errors and misjudgments made by critics throughout history. It explores instances where esteemed reviewers and commentators have missed the mark, offering a humorous and insightful look at the fallibility of judgment. The work draws on a range of English quotations to illustrate these critical blunders.

Prose complexity
4/10

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InformativeIntellectualSatirical

Genres

Essays

Authors

M
Melvin Harris

Melvin Harris is known for his book, "Critics' gaffes." He offers a unique look at the amusing missteps and errors found in critical reviews.

R
Ronald Duncan

Ronald Duncan is an author who moves between fiction and non-fiction. He wrote the novel I Shudder at Your Touch, alongside works like The Encyclopaedia of ignorance, which examines human knowledge and its limits. His writing often combines sharp observation with a touch of humor.