F. R. Leavis Knihy

Focusing on the intersection of literature and liberal education, this volume aims to reestablish the significance of Mill's critiques of Bentham and Coleridge as essential readings for literary students. The author argues for a broader approach to literary studies, emphasizing that a rigorous understanding of literature should connect with disciplines beyond the literary realm. This exploration critiques traditional educational practices and advocates for a more integrated, disciplined study that enriches both literary and extraliterary knowledge, ultimately enhancing the liberal education experience.

'The great English novelists are Jane Austen, George Eliot, Henry James and Joseph Conrad.' So begins F. while Lawrence Sterne, Henry Fielding, and James Joyce are among those weighed in the balance and found wanting. '[Leavis] gave one a new idea of what it meant to read...

The Common Pursuit is a thought-provoking work of literary criticism by F.R. Leavis. Drawing on a lifetime of reading and teaching, Leavis offers insights into some of the greatest works of English literature, from Shakespeare to T.S. Eliot.

Exploring the challenges universities encounter, this book examines how the growing demand for specialization impacts the traditional values of a liberal education. It delves into the tension between vocational training and broad-based learning, highlighting the implications for students, educators, and the future of higher education. Through critical analysis, it advocates for a balance that preserves the essence of liberal arts while adapting to contemporary educational needs.

An essay by Leavis on Snow, with a new preface for the American reader, and then an essay by Yudkin on Snow's Rede Lecture.