The document discusses literary theory as a set of ideas and methods used to interpret literature, focusing on the relationship between the author, genre, and socio-cultural context. It highlights various approaches, including structuralism, Marxist, feminist, and post-colonialist theories, as well as significant figures like Plato, Aristotle, and Wordsworth. Literary theory has evolved to address how texts reflect and influence culture, emphasizing the importance of historical and linguistic contexts in understanding literature.
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