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Leavis [ˈliːvɪs] n (Biographies / Leavis, F(rank) R(aymond) (1895-1978) M, English, WRITING: literary critic) F(rank) R(aymond). 1895-1978, English literary critic. He edited Scrutiny (1932-53) and his books include The Great Tradition (1948) and The Common Pursuit (1952) Leavisite adj & n How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Gray, however, did return to Britain, going to Trinity College, Cambridge where he studied under FR Leavis, who was an enduring influence on his plays, reading and thinking about the teaching of English literature. This tiny man with the bubbly adenoidal voice -- Leavis himself used to be reminded of Mickey Mouse (or was it Donald Duck? Leavis, Raymond Williams, Jacques Derrida, and Michel Foucault, are also discussed. |
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