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Literary Theory

Formalism

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Formalism focuses on the analysis of a literary work's form, structure, language, and style to understand its meaning. This topic explores how formalist critics examine literature independent of its historical or biographical context.

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Unit Syllabus 9 Topics
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Introduction to Literary Theory
Formalism
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