Whats is literary criticism? ?

Question

could some one please explain to me what exactly is literary criticism??

also maybe a link to one thats about African American Literature from either the civil rights era, Harlem Renaissance era, or the pre/post slavery era

thanks

Answer 1

criticism in the field of literature like movie criticism is criticism in the field of movies

Answer 2

Literary criticism is the study, discussion, evaluation, and interpretation of literature. Modern literary criticism is often informed by literary theory, which is the philosophical discussion of its methods and goals.  

Answer 3

Criticism is negative remarks based on someones opinion. Literary criticism is the negative impacts that happened in stories... Like african americans ex. Whites critized blacks..