Literary Criticism
Literary criticism is an important part of the book industry. There are so many books published that it would be impossible for us to read even a small percentage of them. Many of us have come to rely on literary critics to share their opinions of books before we decide to read them. For this reason, critics often play a critical role in the … Keep Reading → success or failure of a book. Books that get good reviews are much more likely to be successful than books that the critics didn’t like. Many people rely on publications such as The New York Times and The New Yorker for their reputations as impartial and expert book critics. Popular culture has taken on a role in literary criticism as well. If Oprah Winfrey likes a book its sales will immediately improve. Look at the back of any book and you will see positive reviews prominently displayed. The publishers recognize the importance of good reviews.
