Krastyo Krastev Bulgarian literary critic and journalist. Date of Birth: 31.05.1866 Country: Bulgaria

Content:

1. Bulgarian Literary Critic and Journalist
2. Literary Journals and Publications
3. Major Works
4. Literary Criticism

Bulgarian Literary Critic and Journalist

Education and Career

Krestev studied in Germany and later became a professor of philosophy at Sofia University. He also lectured on general education and pedagogical courses.

Literary Journals and Publications

Krestev founded and edited several literary journals, including "Literary and Scientific Magazine" (1890), "Critique" (1891), and the prestigious "Thought" (from 1892).

Major Works

Krestev's main works include:
"Critics and Studies" (1895)
"Literary and Philosophical Studies" (1897)

These works contain critical essays on prominent Bulgarian writers such as Pencho Slaveikov, Stoyan Mihailovski, and Aleko Konstantinov.

Literary Criticism

As a literary critic, Krestev focused primarily on the external aspects of literary works, paying less attention to their psychological depth. He emphasized the formal structure, language, and style of writing.

Criticism

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