What is another word for new criticism?
Pronunciation: [njˈuː kɹˈɪtɪsˌɪzəm] (IPA) 
New Criticism is a literary methodology that emerged in the United States in the 1940s, stressing close reading and intricate analysis of a text's intrinsic properties. Other terms used interchangeably to describe New Criticism include Formalism, Aestheticism, and Close Reading. Formalism emphasizes structure, style, and form in literature while Aestheticism prioritizes the aesthetic qualities of literature. Close Reading involves careful attention to details and emphasizes the text's internal coherence and meaning. These methods were seen as a response to previous modes of literary criticism, which were often concerned with author biography, social context, and extra-textual materials. New Criticism continues to influence literary criticism and interpretation to this day.
