Types of Literary Criticism

Constructive criticism's main goal is to better a person or group, not to tear down confidence or self-esteem. Constructive criticism is a good thing when done correctly, according to speech communication professor Gregg Walker of Oregon State University.

Marxist Criticism (1930s-present) Summary: This resource will help you begin the process of understanding literary theory and schools of criticism and how they are used in the academy.

Moral Criticism and Dramatic Construction (~360 BC-present) Summary: This resource will help you begin the process of understanding literary theory and schools of criticism and how they are used in the academy.

Literary criticism is the term given to studies that define, classify, analyze, interpret, and evaluate works of literature. There are many types of literary criticism: some examples include historical criticism, textual criticism, feminist criticism, and formalist criticism.

Reader-Response Criticism (1960s-present) Summary: This resource will help you begin the process of understanding literary theory and schools of criticism and how they are used in the academy.