+**Literary Theory** delves into the systematic study of [literature](/wiki/literature), examining the methods by which texts are understood and valued. It asks fundamental questions about [meaning](/wiki/meaning), authorship, and the act of [reading](/wiki/reading) itself, offering frameworks for critical analysis.
+## See also
+- [Criticism](/wiki/criticism)
+- [Semiotics](/wiki/semiotics)
+- [Deconstruction](/wiki/deconstruction)
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