Critical-Creative Writing

Exploring the intersection of Creative Writing and Literary Theory, this Reader delves into the historical roots of pedagogic concepts that inform critical study in the field. It traces connections from biblical imagery to classical mimesis and nineteenth-century realism, highlighting the mantra of "write what you know." The evolution of twentieth-century literary criticism is examined alongside the philosophical and linguistic foundations of Literary and Cultural Theory, making it a vital resource for understanding the relationship between critical and creative writing.