On the other hand, criticism may provide insight in the world of book’s imagery and explain author’s implications. However, the correct approach should be caring attitude towards the book expressing love and tenderness as if it were a fragile item. On top of that, Rilke states that criticism should not interfere into the work of art, the embodiment of the author’s life experiment, as it destroys the perception of the work of literature, nurtured by author as by a caring parent.ĭespite the fact that criticism is the indispensable part of literature, according to Rilke, it distorts the overall impression on the work of art as solitude since criticism tends to decompose the text examining its parts separately on various levels. In connection with this suggestion, the German writer Rainer Maria Rilke wrote in one of his Letters to Young Poet that works of art can not be separated as they are solid entities with their own inner balance and mechanism that reflect the author’s personal unique worldviews. Moreover, current society of conspicuous mass consumption tends to opt for books that may be financially lucrative regardless of their intrinsic quality and aesthetic and moral value, which causes critics promote books that could withstand competition due to their provocative or aggressive titles and topics raised but leaving profound books underrated. Taking into account the fact that critics, as a rule, shape the opinion of the majority of the reading public, their appraisal may be a powerful tool. Thus, critics may approve of the book and give acclaimed reviews or fulminate against the book. First and foremost, it should be pointed out that critics evaluate every book and seals its fate.

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