Literary Study (Noun)
Meaning
The humanistic study of literature.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The department of literary study at the university offered a wide range of courses on 19th-century American literature.
- Her literary study of the novel revealed themes of social justice and personal identity.
- The professor's literary study of Shakespeare's sonnets was widely acclaimed for its original insights.
- The literary study of mythology has been a cornerstone of humanistic education for centuries.
- The literary study of science fiction often explores the intersection of technology and humanity.