William Empson Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Empson.

William Empson was a prominent English literary critic and poet, known for his influential works in the field of literary analysis. He was born on September 27, 1906, in Yorkshire, England. Empson played a significant role in developing the close reading method of literary analysis, particularly through his book "Seven Types of Ambiguity" published in 1930. He also wrote extensively on the works of William Shakespeare and John Donne. Empson's remarkable contributions to literary criticism and his involvement in the study of complex poetic forms and language continue to shape the field of literary analysis. He passed away on April 15, 1984.