An Introduction To - Literary Criticism By B Prasad

| Feature | B. Prasad | W.H. Hudson (An Introduction to the Study of Literature) | Peter Barry (Beginning Theory) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Indian UG students (non-native speakers) | General beginners | International UG/PG students | | Complexity | Very Low | Medium | High | | Theory Coverage | Pre-1960 (Classical to New Criticism) | Pre-1920 (Classical to Victorian) | Post-1960 (Structuralism to Present) | | Exam Help | Excellent (QA, glossary) | Moderate | None | | Originality | Low (Synthesizes others) | Moderate | High |

: It bridges the gap between ancient principles and modern critical theories in a single volume. An Introduction To Literary Criticism By B Prasad