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Literary Theory and Criticism
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Which school of criticism emphasizes the importance of understanding the author's intention and context when interpreting a literary work?
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New Criticism
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New Criticism, a prominent school of criticism in the mid-20th century, emphasizes the importance of close reading and understanding the author's intention and context to interpret a literary work.