Joseph Ritson (Classic Reprint): A Critical Biography: A Critical Biography (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A concise, authoritative portrait of a controversial editor who shaped the course of literary criticism and the revival of ballads.

This rigorously researched study situates Joseph Ritson within the shifting literary culture of his day. It draws on contemporary notices, letters, and manuscripts to present a balanced view of his personality, methods, and lasting influence.

Beginning with his early years and tracing his rise from Stockton to London, the book examines his major editorial projects, including work on Shakespeare and on lesser-known poets, and explains how his outspoken style both challenged and advanced his era.

- Grounded, source-based portrait drawn from letters and contemporary reviews
- Close look at Ritson’s editorial methods and critical judgments
- Context for his role in reviving interest in ballads and in early Romantic criticism
- Rich with supporting material, including appendices, notes, and bibliographies

Ideal for readers of literary biography, editing history, and the origins of modern criticism.

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