According to psychoanalytic criticism, what key concept explains the nature of literary works?

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Literary works do not represent the subconscious mind of the writer.Literary works only express the deliberate intentions of the author.Literary works differ from dreams because they follow a structured order and convey clear meanings.Literary works expose hidden aspects of the author's unconscious mind.

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Psychoanalytic criticism asserts that literary works uncover concealed parts of the author's unconscious, revealing deeper psychological layers beyond conscious intention or structured meaning.