Literary criticism
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TextLanguage: English Publication details: United States of America : Alexis Press, 2024. Description: vii, 259pISBN: 9798891612136Subject(s): Criticism -- English literature | Literature analysisDDC classification: 82.09 Summary: "Literary Criticism" is a comprehensive exploration of literary analysis, spanning foundational principles to diverse critical theories. Across ten chapters, readers delve into theoretical frameworks like formalism, structuralism, and ideological lenses such as feminism and Marxism. Practical tools for close reading and textual analysis are provided, uncovering hidden meanings and literary devices. The book illuminates broader contexts, addressing historical, cultural influences on literature and debating authorial intent. Chapters on diverse literary forms, including poetry, prose fiction, drama, and non-fiction, highlight unique critical approaches. Exploring comparative literature, the book values cross-cultural analysis and its insights into the human experience. It engages with contemporary trends, discussing posthumanism, digital humanities, and intersectionality. In the final chapter, it contemplates the evolving nature of literary interpretation, emphasizing the dynamic and reader-influenced future of literary criticism. A must-read for literary enthusiasts, this book inspires a lifelong appreciation for the rich tapestry of human storytelling.
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Includes Index.
"Literary Criticism" is a comprehensive exploration of literary analysis, spanning foundational principles to diverse critical theories. Across ten chapters, readers delve into theoretical frameworks like formalism, structuralism, and ideological lenses such as feminism and Marxism. Practical tools for close reading and textual analysis are provided, uncovering hidden meanings and literary devices. The book illuminates broader contexts, addressing historical, cultural influences on literature and debating authorial intent. Chapters on diverse literary forms, including poetry, prose fiction, drama, and non-fiction, highlight unique critical approaches. Exploring comparative literature, the book values cross-cultural analysis and its insights into the human experience. It engages with contemporary trends, discussing posthumanism, digital humanities, and intersectionality. In the final chapter, it contemplates the evolving nature of literary interpretation, emphasizing the dynamic and reader-influenced future of literary criticism. A must-read for literary enthusiasts, this book inspires a lifelong appreciation for the rich tapestry of human storytelling.
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