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new criticism

 

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Noun new criticism has 1 sense
  1. new criticism - literary criticism based on close analysis of the text
    --1 is a kind of
    criticism, literary criticism

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New Criticism

Description:

New Criticism is a literary criticism movement that emerged in the early 20th century. It focuses on close reading and textual analysis to interpret and evaluate literary works, disregarding external factors such as historical context or author's intentions. With its emphasis on formal elements like imagery, structure, and diction, New Criticism aims to uncover deeper meanings within a text.

Sample Sentences:

1. The English professor taught her students how to apply New Criticism techniques when analyzing poetry.

2. Many scholars believe that New Criticism spawned a new understanding of literary works, transforming the field of literary criticism.

3. The New Criticism movement gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century as a way to study poetry systematically.

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