Unlocking the Evolution of Structuralism in English Literature
Structuralism, as a literary theory, emerged in the early 20th century as a way to analyze and understand the underlying structures of…
Understanding the Difference Between Literary Movements and Literary Theory
Literary movements and literary theory are two essential concepts in studying literature. While they are often used interchangeably, they…
F.R. Leavis and the Idea of a ‘Great Tradition’ in Literature
F.R. Leavis, an influential literary critic of the 20th century, is known for his views on the importance of literary tradition in shaping…
How to Deconstruct Any Text Using Derrida’s Theory
Derrida’s deconstruction theory, sometimes called simply “deconstruction,” refers to the process of analyzing a text’s meaning by…
Analysis of The Death of Author by Roland Barthes
Before starting “The Death of Author,” let’s review that modernism and post-modernism are ways of looking at things, a…
Literary Criticism | Functions of Criticism | Principles of Criticism
The word criticism is derived from a Greek word that means ‘Judgement.’ It is a task of judgment. Literary criticism is the…
Marxism Literary Theory and Criticism in Literature
Marxist criticism is a theory that is commonly related by people to communism. Marxism is used in communist countries, such as USSR or Soviet…
Defamiliarization in Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness”
The term “defamiliarization” could appear too technical to explain a process that ought to seem more approachable under the name…