Theory and practice of literary criticism?

Question

Summarize the Theory and practice of literary criticism

Answer 1

http://dir.yahoo.com/Arts/Humanities/Literature/Criticism_and_Theory/

http://www.kristisiegel.com/theory.htm

http://litguide.press.jhu.edu/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literary_theory

http://www.usd.edu/~tgannon/crit.html

Answer 2

Literary Theory attempts to explore the various ways texts can be read - essentially, Ways of Reading.

The practice of Literary Criticism can be about devising close analytical readings of both theory and texts in order to generate new criticism, research routes and literary theories based on the idea of intertextuality.

Answer 3

Theory is about terms like plot, theme, character, point of view, and others. Theory implies the study of books of criticism understanding of symbolism and imagery in general, literary genres and their features.The study of fiction or poetry with a critical eye and the knowledge of theory is practice.

Answer 4

Theory is when you observe that the development of the plot, characters, crisis and resolution are logically consistent, ingenious, and masterfully executed by the literary craftsman. Practice is when the story has such a powerful impact on you and you try to find out why.

Answer 5

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