ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Literary criticism is the comparison, analysis, interpretation, and/or evaluation of works of literature. Literary criticism is essentially an opinion, supported by evidence, relating to theme, style, setting or historical or political context.

Detailed explanation-2: -Despite its rather negative-sounding name, literary “criticism” is not necessarily negative! Literary criticism is simply an in-depth critique of an author’s work that helps a researcher understand the work’s meaning, symbolism and/or origin.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are many types of literary criticism. Some of the more common are traditional criticism, sociological criticism, new criticism, reader-response criticism, Feminist criticism, Marxist criticism, and media criticism.

Detailed explanation-4: -The function of literary criticism is to examine the merits and demerits or defects of a work of art and finally to evaluate its worth. The chief function of criticism is to enlighten and stimulate. The true critic is the one who is equipped for his/her task by a sound knowledge of his subject.