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Litteraturvetenskap i praktiken

Introduction

Litteraturvetenskap i praktiken. Recension av Jonathan Kramnicks 'Criticism and Truth'. En analys av metodologiska frågor inom litteraturvetenskapen, kritik och sanning i praktiken.

Abstract

Jonathan Kramnick 2023: Criticism and Truth. On Method in Literary Studies. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press, 136 s.

Review

This submission, titled "Litteraturvetenskap i praktiken," is presented not as an original research article with its own abstract, but rather as a review of Jonathan Kramnick's 2023 book, *Criticism and Truth. On Method in Literary Studies*. The book, published by The University of Chicago Press and spanning 136 pages, clearly addresses fundamental epistemological and methodological questions within literary scholarship. The article's title, "Literary Studies in Practice," suggests an engagement with the practical implications or applications of the theoretical discussions Kramnick undertakes, potentially offering insights into how foundational critical principles manifest in actual scholarly work. Given the nature of the book being reviewed, this article holds significant potential relevance for the field. Kramnick's *Criticism and Truth* appears to tackle perennial debates concerning the objectives, methodologies, and truth claims of literary studies, a discussion crucial for the ongoing self-reflection and intellectual vitality of the discipline. A review article like "Litteraturvetenskap i praktiken" could provide a valuable critical commentary on Kramnick's arguments, perhaps situating them within a specific national or theoretical context, or highlighting their relevance to particular scholarly practices. Engaging with such meta-critical works is essential for scholars seeking to understand and refine the theoretical underpinnings of their research. However, the complete absence of an abstract for the review article itself presents a critical limitation for evaluation. Without an abstract outlining the reviewer's specific arguments, key takeaways, critical stance towards Kramnick's book, or particular aspects of the book focused upon, it is impossible to assess the quality, depth, or unique contribution of "Litteraturvetenskap i praktiken." While the subject matter is undoubtedly pertinent, a full scholarly review requires insight into the article's *content* and the reviewer's engagement with Kramnick's text. Therefore, while the *topic* is timely and important, a substantive evaluation of this specific review's scholarly merit cannot be made without access to its conceptual summary.

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