Literary Criticism:it's Importance

[ritu 1]

In a language,when taken for study, can there be some important divisions. A question that rises up in the mind is that whether it is really helpful to go through all the divisions, the answer is yes. You have to be thorough with your research if you really wish to know the language well. One of such important parts is Criticism. In English Literature also, criticism plays a significant role.Now, for people who are not quite into the technicalities of literature, I would mention that here, criticising doesn't mean it has to rip the credits off from any creation, but to be more on the analytical side. You can find works of renowned poets, novelists and playwrights like William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe, John Milton and many more, come under the scanner. Their work is studied closely, not like it is done by a reader, but the nature of the study should be rigorous.The task of criticism,involves dedicated efforts as a mistaken outcome can affect the reputation of a creative piece. The person who is into criticism must be aware of the history part because the form or style of writing of any literary genius is to some extent influenced by the prevalent conditions of the society in which he lives, even the trend setters do derive from the society. The litterateur whose work undergoes criticism, is an important link so, his personal life should also be taken into account. The style of research basically depends on the kind of criticism usually done in that particular age. After a lot of points been elaborately discussed the product comes out as another piece of genius, not a creative one but an analytical one.Criticism as a part of study, might give a tough time to many but in essence it provides with information and detailing of the literary devices used, the trend of writing in those days , the pouring out of the writer's mind by referring to his background and how the work should be read or accepted. So, the next time you hear about a piece of literary criticism, give it a look, you might find it insightful.

[mamer 0]

I think that the definition of criticism will depend on our definition of literature. Amongst many definitions I would see literature as a reflection and interpretation of human life. A piece of literature wouldn't be of much value unles it's opens a wide space for contemplation and interpretation for the reader. Different readers can see different things in the same text. Even the reader can revisit the same text and see more new things every time.Having said that I tend to see criticism as a kind of reading that reveals most of the hiddent elements in a text. Like you said it's not a process of evaluation just to judge a certain work to be good or bad.