Literary theory, also known as literary criticism or literary studies, is the systematic study of literature and its relationship to the world. It involves the analysis and interpretation of literary texts, as well as the exploration of the social, cultural, and historical contexts in which they were written. One of the prominent figures in Serbian literary theory is Dragiša Živković, whose work "Teorija književnosti" (Theory of Literature) is considered a seminal work in the field.
In "Teorija književnosti", Živković discusses a range of key concepts, including:
This section focuses on the "anatomy" of a literary work:
(Theory of Literature with Theory of Literacy) is a foundational textbook used extensively in high schools and universities across the Balkans. It provides a systematic overview of literary science, categorizing works by their forms, styles, and historical periods. Google Books Key Content Overview
