In Countries of the Mind, John Middleton Murry offers a compelling collection of essays that explore the nature of literature and literary criticism. Murry's insights are grounded in a deep understanding of literature and a passion for the art form. This collection is essential reading for anyone interested in literary criticism and the study of literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.