Historical Literary Theory

It is the evaluation, analysis, description, or interpretation of literary works.

• Setting

• Literary Criticism

• Historical Approach

• Historians

Which of the following is a function of historical criticism?

• To understand lessons, the author was trying to teach through the story

• To show what the era was like when the piece was written

• To examine the portrayal of the female character

• To see how society has changed since the time the piece was written

This literary approach focuses on the connections of work to the historical period in which it is written.

• Reader-response

• Historical Approach

• Feminist Approach

• Biographical Approach

Which is a philosophy of historical criticism?

• The past affects the author's choice of setting

• It aligns with the other criticism

• Literature shapes history

• History shapes literature

it refers to the time and the place the story takes place.

• Character

• Plot

• Setting

• Theme

It involves understanding the events and experiences surrounding the composition of the work, especially the author's life, and using the findings to interpret the work of literature.

• Feminist Approach

• Formalist Approach

• Historical Approach

• Moralist Approach

Which of the following is not a consideration in writing a Historical approach?

• Author's biography and social background.

• Ideas circulating at the time of writing.

• Formal interpretation of a text.

• When the work was written.

What pivotal question can be answered in historical approach?

• How are women portrayed in the literary work? As stereotypes? As individuals?

• How is the woman’s point of view considered?

• Are there any special circumstances during the time in the work was written?

• Is male superiority implied in the literary text?

What is historical criticism?

• It uncovers intellectual, social, and cultural background.

• It recreates the original intent and meaning.

• It is strictly related to historical and religious texts.

• It is a study of the author's milieu and biography.