Reconsiderations
Literary Essays

Originally published in 1928, this book presents a selection of thirteen essays by Ernest Edward Kellett on a variety of literary figures and themes.

E. E. Kellett (Author)

9781107426795, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 August 2014

290 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.5 cm, 0.29 kg

Ernest Edward Kellett (1864–1950) was an English writer and literary critic who was senior English master at the Leys School, Cambridge from 1889 to 1924. Originally published in 1928, this book presents a selection of thirteen essays by Kellett on a variety of literary figures and themes. Reflecting the author's often outspoken views, the text contains many 'audacious traversings' of widely held opinions regarding certain figures and 'reconsiderations' of previously held critical positions. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in literary criticism and the writings of Kellett.

1. Chaucer and his influence
2. Some pitfalls in Shakespearean criticism
3. Dramatic silences
4. The translation of the new testament
5. Milton as medievalist
6. Milton and Dante
7. Thomas Fuller
8. Pomfret's 'choice'
9. The 'ode to duty'
10. Macaulay and the authorised version
11. Swinburne
12. Joseph Conrad
13. Critical certainties.

Subject Areas: Literary theory [DSA]