Talk:Formalism (literature)

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This entry should be expanded; I will do so myself in the next couple of weeks.RobinJ 21:14, 16 December 2005 (UTC)

Make that (ahem) the next several weeks. RobinJ 20:09, 15 January 2006 (UTC)

CRUDE versions of marxism? From the standpoint of historical materialism, the development literature should indeed be determined by material and social conditions. I believe that most marxists, also those who reject the vulgar marxism and materialism of plekhanov and lenin would agree with that. /Anonymous

[edit] First sentence

Is it just me, or is that the most poorly worded opening sentence ever? That 'how' needs removing, or a second clause with a verb needs adding. 129.12.200.49 (talk) 15:13, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] First sentence

Is it just me, or is that the most poorly worded opening sentence ever? That 'how' needs removing, or a second clause with a verb needs adding. 129.12.200.49 (talk) 15:16, 17 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] First Paragraph

There are some awkward prepositional phrases, weasel words, and inconstant terms in the opening paragraph. I would like to propose changes that increase the clarity and economy of the style. Below is my proposed first paragraph. Would an expert please advise and/or make changes. If I don't get a response, I'll go ahead with my humble revision.

"In literary theory, the term formalism refers to critical approaches that analyze, interpret, or evaluate the inherent features of a text. These features include not only grammar and syntax but also literary devices such as meter and tropes. By making the text an object of such inquiry, formalism diminishes the importance of the text’s historical, biographical, and cultural context." Katalogon (talk) 16:31, 27 May 2008 (UTC)