Gujarat University 2005 B.A English Special Third Year -university question paper

TA-24
English Paper-IX
(Literary Criticism)

Seat No.

TA-24

English Paper-IX (Literary Criticism) Time : 3 Hours]    [Max. Marks: 70

Instructions : (1) All questions carry equal marks.

(2) Clearly mention the option you attempt.

1. (a) Evaluate Dryden as The Father of English Literary Criticism.

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1. (b) Describe and discuss Dr. Johnsons contribution to literary criticism.

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1.    (c) Write a critical note on any one of the following :

(i)    Drydens An Essay on Dramatic Poesy

(ii)    Arnolds Touchstone Theory

2.    (a) Discuss and describe F.R. Leaviss 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 one of the following :

(i)    T.S. Eliots Tradition and Individual Talent

(ii)    Dr. Johnsons Lives of Poets

3.    (a) Evaluate I.A. Richards 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 one of the following :

(i)    I.A. Richards views on Metaphor

(ii)    Eliots 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 Bharats concept of the Natyas in his Natyashastra.

5.    (a) Attempt critical comments on Anandvardhans 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 one of the following :

(i)    Rasa and Bhava

(ii)    Uttam Kavya

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