New Historicism Flashcards
1
Q
He is the man credited with inventing new historicism.
A
Stephen Greenbelt
2
Q
• 1980s
• Its main claim is that the themes and
meaning of literature are not universal and cannot be derived from the text alone.
• People can look at history objectively.
A
New historicism
3
Q
• History is central.
• All historical factors
must be considered. • Critics historical
conditions are relevant too.
A
Principles
