Prasad outlines the different "yardsticks" used by critics to determine if a work is "good" or "bad" based on the era's cultural values. Why It Matters Prasad does not just list facts; he explains the continuity
The primary objective of Prasad’s work is to lay a solid foundation for understanding the "intricacies of English literature" by expounding on both ancient and modern truths of the art of criticism. The book is typically structured into three main units: An Introduction To Literary Criticism By B Prasad
2. Part II: English Criticism (Renaissance to the Victorian Era) Prasad outlines the different "yardsticks" used by critics