Christopher Ricks writes close literary criticism distinguished by attention to wording, rhythm, allusion and the moral pressure of individual phrases. Milton's Grand Style examines how Milton's syntax and diction create authority and complexity, while Keats and Embarrassment studies social discomfort, shame and tact across Keats's poetry and letters. Dylan's Visions of Sin applies the same close-reading habits to Bob Dylan's songs, organising them around virtues, sins and modes of language without treating popular music as a lesser object of criticism. Ricks has also edited major editions of Tennyson and other poets. His prose is learned, witty and quotation-rich, rewarding slow reading. His work fits poetry criticism, close reading, Milton studies and literary approaches to song lyrics. Read more Less
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