Discoveries Essays in Literary Criticism - John Middleton Murry

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"Discoveries: Essays in Literary Criticism" by John Middleton Murry invites listeners into a deeply personal exploration of literature and the art of criticism. Murry emphasizes that criticism is not a definitive pursuit but rather an adventure of the soul, shaped by individual reactions and experiences with books. He reflects on the exhilarating process of losing oneself in literary exploration, suggesting that the essence of a critic is revealed more through their insights than through their stated beliefs. This timeless perspective on the subjective nature of criticism resonates today…