+Reception Theory explores how a reader's [interpretation](/wiki/Interpretation) shapes the meaning of a text, shifting focus from authorial intent to audience engagement. It posits that understanding arises from the interaction between the work and the reader's unique context, making each [reading](/wiki/Reading) a distinct event.
+## See also
+- [Reader-Response](/wiki/Reader-Response)
+- [Hermeneutics](/wiki/Hermeneutics)
+- [Semiotics](/wiki/Semiotics)