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'''Explication de Texte''' is a [[France|French]] [[Formalism (literature)|formalist]] method of [[literary analysis]] that allows for limited reader response, similar to [[close reading]] in the English-speaking literary tradition. It was particularly advocated by [[w:Gustave Lanson|Gustave Lanson]]. |
'''Explication de Texte''' is a [[France|French]] [[Formalism (literature)|formalist]] method of [[literary analysis]] that allows for limited reader response, similar to [[close reading]] in the English-speaking literary tradition. The method involves a detailed yet relatively objective examination of structure, style, imagery, and other aspects of a work. It was particularly advocated by [[w:Gustave Lanson|Gustave Lanson]]. |
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It is primarily a pedagogical tool, similar to a formal [[book report]]. |
It is primarily a pedagogical tool, similar to a formal [[book report]]. |
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# The structuring of the literature (e.g. Was it a sonnet? What kind?) and the tone throughout the piece |
# The structuring of the literature (e.g. Was it a sonnet? What kind?) and the tone throughout the piece |
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# The poetic devices used throughout the literature (e.g. personification) |
# The poetic devices used throughout the literature (e.g. personification) |
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# Conclusion |
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# Conclusion. You can finally include the deeper side of the literature— the actual meaning of it |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 18:05, 19 June 2009
Explication de Texte is a French formalist method of literary analysis that allows for limited reader response, similar to close reading in the English-speaking literary tradition. The method involves a detailed yet relatively objective examination of structure, style, imagery, and other aspects of a work. It was particularly advocated by Gustave Lanson.
It is primarily a pedagogical tool, similar to a formal book report.
A simple format for writing an Explication de Texte is this:
- A brief overview of what happened literally— not figuratively
- The structuring of the literature (e.g. Was it a sonnet? What kind?) and the tone throughout the piece
- The poetic devices used throughout the literature (e.g. personification)
- Conclusion