Modern Trends in Literary Theory and Criticism
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https://doi.org/10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-2021PII8A4NPublished 09-03-2021
Literary Theory, Literary Criticism, Postcolonialism, Feminist Criticism, Digital Humanities, Ecocriticism, Cultural Studies, Interdisciplinary Research Issue
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[1]C. King and L. Walker, “Modern Trends in Literary Theory and Criticism”, IJIRHT, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 01–10, Sep. 2021, doi: 10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-2021PII8A4N.Abstract
The twenty-first century has significantly transformed literary theory and criticism through globalization, digital humanities, interdisciplinary approaches, and evolving cultural discourses. Traditional frameworks such as formalism and New Criticism have expanded to include diverse perspectives like postcolonialism, feminism, ecocriticism, and digital literary studies, emphasizing identity, power, and cultural context. Modern literary studies increasingly adopt interdisciplinary methods, integrating insights from sociology, anthropology, linguistics, philosophy, and media studies. The rise of digital humanities has revolutionized research by enabling computational analysis of texts, uncovering patterns and stylistic features that were previously difficult to identify. Contemporary criticism also prioritizes marginalized voices, with feminist, queer, and postcolonial theories challenging dominant narratives and promoting inclusivity around gender, race, and identity. Ecocriticism further highlights the relationship between literature and environmental concerns. Using qualitative and comparative analysis of pre-2024 sources, this study identifies key trends such as methodological shifts, technological integration, and hybrid theoretical models. These developments reflect a dynamic and evolving field that adapts to global and intellectual changes, ensuring the continued relevance of literary theory in understanding human experience and cultural awareness.
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[1]C. King and L. Walker, “Modern Trends in Literary Theory and Criticism”, IJIRHT, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 01–10, Sep. 2021, doi: 10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-2021PII8A4N.