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The idea of literature is the very kernel of every literary study; however, this is the first survey of the historical development of this idea. Its purpose is to refute the belief, particularly prevalent in French criticism, that the idea of literature only appeared in the eighteenth century, and that it was perceived strictly as an art.

Criticism. --- Criticism --- Evaluation of literature --- Literary criticism --- Literature --- Rhetoric --- Aesthetics --- Technique --- Evaluation --- Literary Criticism