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Literary Theories and Movements

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Which literary theory emphasizes the importance of the author's intention and biography in interpreting a literary work?

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New Criticism
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New Criticism is a school of literary theory that focuses on the intrinsic qualities of a literary work, such as its structure, language, and imagery, rather than its historical or biographical context.

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