What are some common criticisms of literary theory ?

Literary Theory and Criticism 10/01/2021

A. Theory has replaced literary appreciation with formulas for understanding
B. The reasoning of theory is often too circular
C. Many theories have been pushed too far into abstraction
D. All of the above answers are correct

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