Gujarat University 2007 B.A TA-24 English -IX (Literary Criticism) - Question Paper

TA-24
English Paper-IX
(Literary Criticism)

Seat No. :



Time : three Hours] [Max. Marks: 70

Instructions : (1) All ques. carry equal marks.
(2) Clearly mention the choice you attempt.



1. (a) Evaluate Dryden as ‘The dad of English Literary Criticism’.

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1. (b) Describe and explain Dr. Johnson’s contribution to literary criticism.

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1. (c) Write a critical note on any 1 of the subsequent : (i) Dryden’s ‘An Essay on Dramatic Poesy’
(ii) Arnold’s Touchstone Theory



2. (a) Discuss and define F.R. Leavis’s views on literary criticism and philosophy.

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2. (b) What, according to T.S. Eliot, are the aims and methods of literary criticism ?

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2. (c) Write a detailed note on any 1 of the subsequent : (i) T.S. Eliot’s ‘Tradition and Individual Talent’ (ii) Dr. Johnson’s ‘Lives of Poets’


3. (a) Evaluate I.A. Richard’s contribution to English literary criticism.

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3. (b) Evaluate F.R. Leavis as a modern critic.

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3. (c) Write a critical note on any 1 of the subsequent : (i) I.A. Richard’s views on ‘Metaphor’
(ii) Eliot’s views on functions of criticism



4. (a) Explain the concept of structure underlying the ‘Natyashastra’.
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4. (b) Explain the theory of Rasa and its structure.
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4. (c) Critically examine Bharat’s concept of the Natyas in his ‘Natyashastra’.

5.
(a)
Attempt critical comments on Anandvardhan’s views on Dhvani in his ‘Dhvnya Loka’.
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5. (b) Write a detailed note on the theory of Rasa and its structure.
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5. (c) Attempt a critical note on any 1 of the subsequent : (i) Rasa and Bhava
(ii) Uttam Kavya

Earning:   Approval pending.