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Research on the Classification of Western Literary Criticism Under M. H. Abrams’ Fourfold Model
HOU Xia
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DOI:10.17265/2159-5836/2024.07.012
Zhoukou Normal University, Zhoukou, China
This study explores the application of Abrams’ Fourfold Model in the classification of Western literary criticism. Abrams’ framework categorizes literary criticism into four fundamental elements: text, author, world, and audience. The text is viewed as an independent entity with intrinsic artistic value, necessitating a detailed analysis of its structure, style, themes, and symbols. Author study delves into the creator’s life and socio-cultural context, often to uncover the work’s deeper meanings. Contextual study situates the work within its historical and social milieu, examining its reflection of or response to societal norms and events. Audience response analysis considers the diverse interpretations shaped by readers’ backgrounds, emphasizing the reader’s role in constructing the work’s meaning. The study concludes that Abrams’ Fourfold Model offers a comprehensive and flexible analytical tool, enabling critics to engage with literary works from multiple perspectives, thereby enriching the understanding of literary complexity and diversity.
literary criticism, textual analysis, author study, contextual study, audience response analysis, Abrams’ Fourfold Model
Journal of Literature and Art Studies, July 2024, Vol. 14, No. 7, 612-615
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