The Cambridge School of Critics, often associated with Cambridge University in the early to mid-20th century, focused on literary criticism and theory. Key figures include F.R. Leavis, Q.D. Leavis, and William Empson, who were instrumental in developing and promoting New Criticism, which emphasized close reading and textual analysis.
F.R. Leavis: A prominent literary critic and a central figure in the Cambridge School, F.R. Leavis was known for his rigorous and often polemical approach to literary criticism.
Q.D. Leavis: A literary critic and scholar, Q.D. Leavis (Queenie Dorothy Leavis) was closely associated with F.R. Leavis, both professionally and personally, contributing significantly to the Cambridge School's body of work.
William Empson: Another key figure in the Cambridge School, Empson was known for his work in literary criticism and for his influential book, "Seven Types of Ambiguity."
Kenneth Burke: An American literary theorist and critic, Kenneth Burke was not associated with the Cambridge School. His work focused more on rhetoric, language, and the philosophy of literary form, marking him as a distinct figure in literary criticism outside the Cambridge tradition.
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