What is New Historicism ?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. A theory that abandons the idea of history as an imitation of events
- B. A theory that regards history as a series of narratives
- C. A theory that capitalizes on the interplay between literature and history
- D. All of the above
Explanation
New Historicism rejects a single transparent history, treats historical accounts as narratives, and studies the reciprocal relationship between literary texts and historical forces. Since all three descriptions apply, the answer is all of the above.
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