Includes bibliographical references (pages 84-87) and index.
Summary
Explores the growth of Marxist criticism in modern literary circles and demonstrates the role Marxism can play in creating a link between literature and historical conditions. Details major issues presented by this method of criticism and considers the work of such individuals as Plekhanov, Trotsky, Lenin, and Goldmann.
Contents
Literature and history -- Form and content -- The writer and commitment -- The author as producer.