The Cultural Review

Literary Theory

2 articles

An open book on a library table, surrounded by subtle, glowing representations of various literary criticism theories, symbolizing diverse interpretations and deep textual analysis.
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What Are the Different Types of Literary Criticism and Their Impact?

Literary criticism offers theoretical lenses that teach us how to look at texts, transforming reading into an active dialogue. Discover how different critical approaches illuminate diverse meanings within the same literary work.

Claire Donovan·April 6, 2026
A surreal library with deconstructing books, floating pages, and a contemplative figure, symbolizing the fragmented narratives and shifting realities of postmodern literature.
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What Is Postmodernism? The Literary Movements That Shaped a Generation of Fiction

What is Postmodernism? Explore this pivotal literary movement, its key characteristics, and how it continues to shape contemporary fiction and our understanding of narrative.

Claire Donovan·April 5, 2026