Q
What is the relationship between the practices of New Historicism and New Criticism ?
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A
A. New historicism was a reaction against new criticism, which was seen as too narrowly focused on text rather than context.
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B
B. Both fields of literary study are american in origin.
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C
C. New historicism is simply an early form of cultural materialism.
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D
D. Both fields of study are strictly focused on how readers interpret and invent meanings for literary texts.
Correct Answer:
A. A. New historicism was a reaction against new criticism, which was seen as too narrowly focused on text rather than context.
