Zoeken
Literary criticism
/lˈɪtəɹəɹi kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm/
/lˈɪɾɚɹˌɛɹi kɹˈɪɾɪsˌɪzəm/Literary criticism
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literatuurkritiek
the evaluation, interpretation, and analysis of literature, with a focus on its form, content, and historical and cultural contexts
What is "literary criticism"?
Literary criticism is the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of literary works. It involves examining texts to understand their meaning, structure, themes, and significance. Literary criticism explores various aspects of literature, including style, character development, and cultural or historical context. Critics use different approaches and theories to assess how well a work achieves its artistic goals and how it relates to broader literary traditions and social issues. The goal of literary criticism is to provide deeper insights into literature and enhance readers' understanding and appreciation of texts.
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literatuurkritiek
a written evaluation of a work of literature
Voorbeeld
The Department of English offers workshops and seminars on writing skills and literary criticism.
She earned her DLitt to specialize in literary criticism and contribute to the study of contemporary literature.
Many scholars and educators pursue a DLitt to deepen their understanding of literature and pursue careers in academia or literary criticism.
