kaunokirjallisissa

Kaunokirjallisissa, also known as literary criticism, is a branch of literary study that focuses on the analysis and evaluation of literary works. It involves the study of the form, content, and meaning of a text, as well as its historical, social, and cultural context. Literary critics examine the ways in which a text engages with and reflects the world around it, and how it may be open to multiple interpretations.

Aesthetic critics examine the formal qualities of a text, such as its use of language, imagery, and structure. They analyze the ways in which these qualities contribute to the overall effect of the text, and how they shape the reader's experience. Some aesthetic critics focus on the concept of the "beautiful text," which they believe is characterized by a particular kind of formal elegance and emotional resonance.

On the other hand, theoretical critics approach literature with a focus on its underlying structures and assumptions. They may examine the ways in which texts reflect and reinforce societal norms and power structures, or how they subvert or challenge them. Examples of literary theories that theoretical critics draw on include Marxism, feminism, and postcolonialism. Theoretical critics often frame their analysis within broader intellectual movements or debates, such as the poststructuralist critique of grand narratives or the search for a new kind of literary history.

In terms of method, literary criticism often involves close reading of a text, as well as a broader contextual understanding of the literary and cultural tradition within which the text was written. Critics may use a variety of approaches, from formalist analysis to historical, cultural, and theoretical contexts, to develop their understanding of the text.