Literary Criticism
Definition of Literary Criticism Hierarchical Category as it relates to Literature
The field of study dedicated to the evaluation, interpretation, and theoretical analysis of texts, primarily focusing on works classified within the genre of literature. It encompasses the examination and discussion of an author’s work to understand their narrative techniques, theme integrations, character developments, and cultural contexts. Literary criticism aims to deepen the understanding and appreciation of literature through critical thinking and scholarly perspectives.
Child Hierarchical Categories
American Literature
Autobiographies
Biographies
Children's Literature
Classic Literature
Comparative Literature
Contemporary Literature
Cultural Studies
Deconstruction
Diaries
Drama
English Literature
Essays
Fantasy
Feminist Criticism
Formalism
Historical Criticism
Horror
Letters
Literary Theory
Marxist Criticism
Mystery
Non-Fiction
Novels
Poetry
Post-colonial Criticism
Post-structuralism
Psychoanalytic Criticism
Reader-response Criticism
Romance
Science Fiction
Semiotics
Short Stories
Speeches
Structuralism
World Literature
Young Adult Fiction