Literary criticism is the published evaluation, analysis, description, or interpretation of literary works. It is usually in the form of a critical essay. Criticism may examine a particular literary work, or may look at an author's writings as a whole with a focus on one or several themes.
Authors present us with work that can have multiple meanings, expecting us to consider thoughtfully - to interpret. Writers and critics build on each others' understanding of a work of literature in a kind of dialog. Good criticism can help us develop a better understanding of a work. In addition, it can help us develop a point of view about a work, whether or not we agree with the opinions of the critic.
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