Books like A critical history of English literature

A critical history of English literature by David Daiches reads as academic, analytical. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Bloom's Notes

Harold Bloom · 1996

Same nonfiction feel

57% genome match

Fables of identity

Northrop Frye · 1963

Same nonfiction feel

53% genome match

The Bedford anthology of world literature

Paul Davis · 2002

Both explore literary history

63% genome match

The modern tradition

Richard Ellmann · 1965

Both explore literary history

61% genome match

Real presences

George Steiner · 1986

Both explore criticism

60% genome match

A history of English literature

Edward Albert · 1924

Both explore literary history & english literature

75% genome match

Theory of literature

René Wellek · 1949

Both explore criticism

58% genome match

Touches of sweet harmony

S. K. Heninger · 1609

Both explore analysis

59% genome match

The romantic imagination

C. M. Bowra · 1949

Same nonfiction feel

59% genome match

Shakespeare Survey

Allardyce Nicoll · 1933

Same nonfiction feel

59% genome match

The genius of Shakespeare

Jonathan Bate (editor) · 1997

Same nonfiction feel

58% genome match

The mirror and the lamp

M. H. Abrams · 1953

Both explore criticism

56% genome match