Literary Criticism
Definition of Literary Criticism as it relates to Literature, Classic Literature
Literary Criticism refers to the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of literature. It encompasses the study of various literary elements such as theme, plot, characterization, setting, style, tone, and symbolism. Literary criticism also examines the historical and cultural context in which a work was written, as well as its relationship to other works of literature. Critics may use different theoretical approaches, such as formalism, Marxism, feminism, psychoanalysis, or deconstruction, to analyze a text. The goal of literary criticism is to deepen our understanding of a literary work and appreciate its artistic and intellectual value.
External Links
- [qlrs.com] Quarterly Literary Review Singapore - poetry, short stories, essays, criticism, interviews, extra media, acid tongue
- [Literariness.org] Literary Theory and Criticism
- [Commentary.org] Commentary Magazine – A Jewish magazine of politics, high culture, cultural and literary criticism, American and Israeli campaigns and elections, and world affairs.