Tracing the Different Phases of Literary Criticism
Dr Ahmed Mohammed Abdulrahman Mansor, Dr Mohammed Ali Elsiddig Ibrahim

Abstract
Literary criticism is the play of mind on the work of literature and in asking questions and answering them. The purpose is better understanding and appreciation of the pleasure. Inquiry helps us think rightly about literature. In this way is built up a theory of literature. The inquiry may be directed towards a particular work of literature and distinctive qualities may be examined. The matter, manner, technique and language are assessed. Certain rules may be formed and literary work tested against them, with reference to other similar works of literature. Thus, reader is helped by critic in formation of idea of literary merit. This study deals with the movement of different phases and to examine theses phases in details. Besides the impact of ages on literary criticism according to ideas of different critics.

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