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Literary theory is the systematic study of the nature of literature and of the methods for literary analysis, encompassing a broad range of intellectual history, moral philosophy, social philosophy, and interdisciplinary themes. With a diverse array of theoretical perspectives, literary theory informs scholarly approaches to reading texts, often drawing on post-structuralism and postmodernist theory. The field is characterized by a diverse array of perspectives, including [[feminist-theory|feminist theory]], [[postcolonial-theory|postcolonial theory]], and [[marxist-theory|Marxist theory]]. Literary theory has been influenced by various intellectual traditions, including [[philosophy|philosophy]], [[sociology|sociology]], and [[anthropology|anthropology]]. The field continues to influence contemporary literary studies.