I WANT to talk about the historical interpretation of literature — that is, about the interpretation of literature in its social, economic, and political aspects. To begin with, it will be worth while ...

J onathan Kramnick’s book Criticism and Truth is more modest than its title suggests. Essentially an apologia for the nuts-and-bolts work of literary studies, it is best described not as “ambitious” — ...

THE value that men have set upon art and literature proves that these have ministered to some deep-seated and permanent human desire. What is this desire ? Or if there be more than one, which is the ...

When unethical behavior is criticized, demands are often met with defensiveness and denial. How can we overcome this reaction? New research demonstrates that criticism is more persuasive when it is ...

Constructive criticism can benefit professionals in every industry. Gaining a clearer perspective on their performance can help a person grow if they’re open to the input. However, there’s a ...

Criticism must be part of the creative process. It offers an outside view of the creator's work. It allows you to see your work from a different angle, as it highlights aspects that may escape the eye ...

Many people struggle to handle criticism and perceive it as hurtful in many aspects of life — whether it’s coming from a partner, a parent, or even a boss at work — according to a PLOS One study, but ...

Although any form of criticism can feel like a personal attack to the highly sensitive soul, the ability to listen and respond to feedback is necessary to make it in the industry. Taking constructive ...

“I’m so stupid!” “I’m a failure.” “I’m just so ugly.” “I’m so weak.” “I can’t do anything right!” These are just a few examples of internal dialogue voiced by individuals plagued by the tendency to be ...