Russian Formalism | Literary Theory Explained | BS English

In this video, I explain Russian Formalism, an important literary theory, in a simple and easy way.
This lecture is specially designed for BS English students, literature learners, and exam preparation.
Russian Formalism focuses on the form of a literary text, not the author, history, or emotions. It emphasizes techniques like defamiliarization, literariness, and close reading.
📌 Topics covered in this video:
• What is Russian Formalism?
• Key ideas of Russian Formalism
• Defamiliarization (Ostranenie)
• Difference between Form & Content
• Importance of Russian Formalism in literary criticism
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