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Univ. Of Mississippi: Critical Approaches to Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
Here are nine common critical approaches to the study of literature based on X.J. Kennedy and Dana Gioia's Literature: An Introductionto Fiction, Poetry, and Drama.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Archetypal Criticism

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Washington State University a professor explains archetypal criticism. Includes references.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Literary Critical Theory: Interpretive Strategies

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines various critical approaches in brief. Click the Critical Theory link at the bottom of the page for more detail.
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Archetypes in Xena: Warrior Princess

For Students 9th - 10th
Very interesting and unusual article on archetypes found in Xena, the TV show. Provides basic introduction to this kind of criticism in a different light.