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Research Objective

To discuss the reading of poems in light of the stylistic approach.

Methodology

The research article discusses the readers of the poem in light of the stylistic approach, building upon the evolution of critical approaches from traditional (historical, social, psychological) to modern (stylistic, structuralist, deconstructive, semiotic).

Methodology Flowchart

                        graph TD;
A["Understanding Evolution of Critical Approaches"] --> B["Focusing on Stylistic Approach"];
B --> C["Analyzing Poems through Stylistics"];
C --> D["Identifying Poetic Features and Symbols"];
D --> E["Conclusion on Stylistics' Value"];                    

Discussion

The text highlights the progression of literary criticism, emphasizing how the availability of various modern approaches, particularly stylistics, enhances a critic's ability to interpret poetry. It suggests that a critic must select the most appropriate approach to uncover the deeper meanings within a poem.

Key Findings

Modern critical approaches have diversified and impacted creative criticism. The stylistic approach is presented as a necessary tool for critics to illuminate poetic features, symbols, text, and secrets.

Conclusion

The stylistic approach is a valuable modern critical tool that aids in the comprehensive understanding and interpretation of poetry, building upon the legacy of earlier critical methods.

Fact Check

- The article mentions traditional critical approaches as historical, social, and psychological. This is a generally accepted categorization of traditional literary criticism.
- The article lists modern critical approaches as stylistic, structuralist, deconstructive, and semiotic. These are indeed recognized modern and post-modern critical theories.
- The author is identified as Dr. Salih Ahmad Ahmad Agha, Assistant Professor of Rhetoric & Criticism at the University of IBB, Republic of Yemen. This provides a verifiable academic affiliation.

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