act of analyzing and criticizing one's own faults or mistakes

a person who professionally analyzes and evaluates works, especially in the fields of literature and art

a person who expresses disapproval or offers judgments; critic; detractor

The analysis and evaluation of writers, works, trends, or movements in literature and art based on specific standards or viewpoints

counter-criticism; a response to a criticism used to explain one's own viewpoint, especially in academic debate

to criticize severely; to slate; to give someone a dressing-talking to

harsh or stinging criticism; acute or biting disapproval

analysis and evaluation of literary works to judge their value and quality; such study helps readers understand and appreciate a text more deeply

Literary or artistic criticism based on the writer's subjective feelings and personal reactions rather than objective standards or formal analysis.