We found 1 definitions of literary study from 1 different sources.
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literary study - the humanistic study of literature | ||
arts, humanistic discipline, humanities, liberal arts studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills); "the college of arts and sciences" | ||
lit, literature the profession or art of a writer; "her place in literature is secure" | ||
comparative literature study of literary works from different cultures (often in translation) | ||
lit crit, literary criticism the informed analysis and evaluation of literature | ||
poetics study of poetic works | ||
classics study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome |