the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)

of or involving or characteristic of critics or criticism

find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

a method of literary criticism that analyzes details of a text in order to reveal its structure and meaning

comparison of a particular text with related materials in order to establish authenticity

literary criticism based on close analysis of the text

a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed

an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)