Hilde Østby

Hilde Østby is a Norwegian literary critic known for her outspoken views on contemporary literature and criticism. Recently, she has been at the center of a debate concerning the term 'leseskam' (reading shame) and has challenged the validity of the concept, arguing that it is a new and unnecessary term. Østby emphasizes the need for critics to engage with literature more thoughtfully and has been vocal about the importance of maintaining rigorous standards in literary criticism.