Birthdate: February 26, 1893
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Sandbach, Cheshire, England
Died: September 7, 1979
I. A. Richards was a prominent figure in the New Criticism movement in literary theory. He emphasized the importance of closely reading literary texts, especially poetry, to appreciate their self-contained aesthetic qualities. Richards co-authored “The Meaning of Meaning” and wrote influential works such as “Principles of Literary Criticism,” “Practical Criticism,” and “The Philosophy of Rhetoric,” which were instrumental in defining the literary approach of New Criticism.
