Critical Practice by Catherine Belsey – Kitab Mahal
- Publisher: Kitab Mahal (Pvt) Ltd , KM
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- SKU: 55813
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Critical Practice by Catherine Belsey is a key work in literary theory that explores the nature and methods of critical reading and interpretation. In this book, Belsey offers an in-depth analysis of the practice of literary criticism, emphasizing the importance of context, theory, and historical understanding in interpreting texts. The book critiques traditional methods of reading and encourages a more dynamic, theory-driven approach to literary analysis, focusing on the importance of language, power structures, and ideology in shaping meaning.
Key Points
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Literary Criticism as a Practice
Belsey defines literary criticism not as a static set of rules but as a dynamic, ever-evolving practice shaped by theory and context. -
Role of Language in Meaning
She argues that language plays a central role in the construction of meaning and that critics must pay close attention to linguistic choices. -
Ideology and Power Structures
The book highlights how texts are influenced by power structures and ideologies, and how criticism should address these forces. -
Contextual Reading
Belsey emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical, cultural, and social context of a text in order to fully interpret it. -
Critique of Traditional Approaches
The book critiques traditional forms of literary criticism, advocating for a more theoretical, interdisciplinary approach that challenges established norms.
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Writer ✤ Catherine Belsey
Publishers ✤ Kitab Mahal (Pvt) Ltd , KM