literary study

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lit, literature

the humanistic study of a body of literature

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

rhetoric

study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking)

metrics, prosody

the study of poetic meter and the art of versification

Type of:

arts, humanistic discipline, humanities, liberal arts

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)