How did the New Critics view literature ?

Introduction to Literary Theory 09/09/2020

A. As an aesthetic object that is independent of historical context
B. As an aesthetic object that is influenced by historical context
C. As a historical object that is also aesthetic
D. As a historical object that is not necessarily aesthetic

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