Literary criticism has evolved straitjacketed by people and their backgrounds. This book offers a unique approach, built on a thorough theoretical scaffolding, different from the interpretation grids currently used in the study of literature. Based on TRIZ - the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving - and OTSM - the Theory of Powerful Thinking - the strength of the method lies in its freedom from bias and in the fact that it can be perfectly adapted to the needs of the literary investigator, who can adopt a certain direction or an overall approach to survey an excerpt, a work, an author or a period. Written in a clear scientific style, this book is perfect for the literary researcher who is ready to embark on a new experimental journey.