F.R. Leavis

F.R. Leavis was a British literary critic and scholar known for his careful, moral approach to literature. He emphasized the importance of studying texts in their cultural and historical context, advocating for high-quality, morally meaningful literature. Leavis believed that great literature could foster moral and aesthetic development and was skeptical of popular or commercial writing. His work focused on analyzing and valuing literary excellence, shaping modern literary criticism in the 20th century. Overall, he sought to elevate the standards of reading and understanding literature as a vital part of cultural and moral education.