Literary Criticism
Scope Note:
Analysis, interpretation, or evaluation of literature -- often includes the examination of literary contexts, types, themes, trends, history, or principles (Note: Do not confuse with "Writing Evaluation" -- prior to Mar80, the use of this term was not restricted by a Scope Note)
Category: Humanities
Broader Terms CriticismNarrower Terms Rhetorical CriticismUse this term instead of Aristotelian Criticism (1969 1980) (2004)Literary Analysis (1968 1980) | Related Terms Book ReviewsContent Analysis Critical Reading Didacticism Literary Devices Literary Genres Literary Styles Literature Reader Response |
Added to ERIC: 7/1/1966