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Discoveries Essays in Literary Criticism - John Middleton Murry
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"Discoveries: Essays in Literary Criticism" by John Middleton Murry offers a deeply personal exploration of literary criticism, where the author reflects on the exhilarating journey of engaging with literature. Murry emphasizes that criticism is not a definitive endeavor but rather an adventure of the soul, shaped by individual temperament and reactions to texts. He articulates the joy found in losing oneself in the process of discovery, suggesting that the critic's identity is intricately woven into their interpretations.