literarycritique
Literary critique, also known as literary criticism, is the systematic analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of literary works. It involves close reading of language, form, imagery, and narrative technique, together with consideration of how a text reflects or challenges social, historical, and cultural contexts. The aim is to illuminate meaning, assess artistry, and situate a work within broader literary conversations.
Criticism employs a range of approaches. Formalist or New Critical methods focus on the text itself, using
Historically, literary critique has deep roots in classical rhetoric and evolved through modern scholarship. In the
Practice typically involves formulating a clear thesis about a text, supporting it with careful quotation and