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English literary criticism is the study, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of literary works. It involves examining texts closely, considering their meaning, and understanding their significance within their historical and cultural contexts. Essentially, it's a systematic way to explore and understand literature, going beyond simple reading to offer informed interpretations and judgments. 
 
Here's a more detailed look:
Key Aspects of Literary Criticism:
  • Interpretation:
    Literary criticism seeks to understand the meaning of a text, considering its themes, characters, and language. 
     
  • Analysis:
    It involves breaking down the text into its component parts (e.g., plot, character, setting, style) to see how they work together. 
     
  • Evaluation:
    Literary criticism may offer judgments about the literary merit of a work, its strengths and weaknesses, and its contribution to literature. 
     
  • Context:
    It explores the social, historical, and cultural contexts in which a work was produced and how those contexts influence the text. 
     
  • Theoretical Frameworks:
    Literary criticism often employs various theoretical approaches, such as formalism, feminism, Marxism, psychoanalysis, and post-structuralism, to analyze texts. 
     
How Literary Criticism Works:
  1. 1. Close Reading:
    A close and careful reading of the text is essential. This involves paying attention to language, imagery, symbolism, and other literary devices. 
     
  2. 2. Formulating an Argument:
    The critic develops a specific argument or interpretation of the text. 
     
  3. 3. Providing Evidence:
    The critic supports their argument with evidence from the text itself, as well as relevant contextual information. 
     
  4. 4. Considering Different Perspectives:
    Literary criticism can explore a work from multiple perspectives, including those of the author, characters, and different audiences. 
     
Examples of Literary Criticism:
  • Analyzing the portrayal of women in a novel:
    A critic might examine how a novel's female characters are depicted, whether they reinforce or challenge gender stereotypes, and how their experiences reflect the social and cultural context of the time. 
     
  • Exploring the symbolism in a poem:
    A critic might analyze the use of specific symbols in a poem and how they contribute to the poem's overall meaning. 
     
  • Applying a particular theory to a literary work:
    A Marxist critic might analyze a novel through the lens of class struggle, while a feminist critic might focus on issues of gender inequality. 
     
In essence, literary criticism is a dynamic and ongoing conversation about literature, enriching our understanding and appreciation of the written word. 
Title Lecture English Literary Criticism Honours 4th Year (Paperback)
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Publisher লেকচার পাবলিকেশন্স লিমিটেড
ISBN
Edition August 2024
Number of Pages 228
Country Bangladesh
Language English,
লেকচার পাবলিকেশন্স সম্পাদনা পরিষদ, Lecture Publication sompadona porishod
Lecture Publication sompadona porishod, লেকচার পাবলিকেশন্স সম্পাদনা পরিষদ

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