“The critic's aim should be to interpret the work they are writing about and help readers appreciate it, by defining and analysing those qualities that make it precious and by indicating the angle of visions from which its beauties are… — David Cecil Copy Share Image
“The visible structure of Jane Austen's stories may be flimsy enough; but their foundations drive deep down into the basic principles of human conduct.… — David Cecil Copy Share Image
“It is often said that mankind needs a faith if the world is to be improved. In fact, unless the faith is vigilantly and… — David Cecil Copy Share Image
“The critic's aim should be to interpret the work they are writing about and help readers appreciate it, by defining and analysing those qualities… — David Cecil Copy Share Image
