The disciplined application of theoretical principles for the purpose of analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating literary texts.
*Some traditional approaches
Historical—author’s historical moment is key to understanding a literary text
Biographical—author’s personal experiences are central to understanding the text
Social realism (?)—social transparency is key to understanding the text…
*New criticism
Meaning resides in the text—not in reader, author, or world
Texts may contain numerous messages, but must have a unifying central theme created by the perfect union of all artistic elements.
Texts are artistic creations
Close reading is the basis of new critical analysis
The methodology for finding meaning is clear-cut; the tools are unique to literary analysis
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