Describe Russian Formalism: Class 12 Optional English
Russian Formalism is a school of literary criticism and theory that emerged in Russia in the early 20th century.
It focuses on the formal aspects of literature, such as structure, language, and instruments rather than historical content or context.
Russian formalists believe that the artistic quality of a literary work is independent of its political and social implications.
Key figures associated with Russian formalism include Viktor Shklovsky, Roman Jakobson and Boris Eikhenbaum.
They have developed various concepts and methods for literary analysis, such as literary decoding, plot analysis, and the study of tools such as rhythm and rhythm.