Reading Beyond the Author For much of the twentieth century, New Criticism dominated the landscape of literary studies, transforming the way literature was read, taught, and interpreted. At a time when literary criticism often relied on biography, historical context, and authorial intention, New Critics proposed something radical: the text itself should be the primary object Explore the rise of New Criticism, its emphasis on close reading, textual autonomy, and the rejection of authorial intent. Discover how this influential literary movement transformed literary studies and paved the way for modern critical theory.
Source: The “New” in New Criticism: How a Literary Revolution Changed the Way We Read
