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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Ideology and Power Structures
    The book highlights how texts are influenced by power structures and ideologies, and how criticism should address these forces.

  4. Contextual Reading
    Belsey emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical, cultural, and social context of a text in order to fully interpret it.

  5. 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 

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