The social and educational role of literary criticism

Authors

  • Jesus Hernando Motato Camelo profesor de literatura universidad industrial se santander Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18634/sophiaj.16v.1i.1002

Keywords:

criticism, theory, reading, writer, reader

Abstract

This essay is a reflection on the role of criticism in the field of literary studies and the mission of the teacher as a guide in the reading of classical texts.  It is proposed that criticism plays a role of orientation and persuasion in reading, and from it, the benefit for the interpretation and appreciation of the literary work.

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Published

2020-01-30

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Vol. 16 No. 1 (2020)

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Essay

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Copyright (c) 2020 Jesus Hernando Motato Camelo

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How to Cite

Motato Camelo, J. H. (2020). The social and educational role of literary criticism. Sophia, 16(1), 133-143. https://doi.org/10.18634/sophiaj.16v.1i.1002