comparative literature

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(Edebiyat) Comparative literature (sometimes abbreviated "Comp. lit.") is an academic field dealing with the literature of two or more different linguistic, cultural or national groups. While most frequently practiced with works of different languages, comparative literature may also be performed on works of the same language if the works originate from different nations or cultures among which that language is spoken. Also included in the range of inquiry are comparisons of different types of art; for example, a relationship of film to literature
study of literary works from different cultures (often in translation)
relationship between literature of different eras and countries
comparative literature

    Hyphenation

    com·par·a·tive lit·e·ra·ture

    Turkish pronunciation

    kımperıtîv lîtırıçır

    Pronunciation

    /kəmˈperətəv ˈlətərəʧər/ /kəmˈpɛrətɪv ˈlɪtɜrəʧɜr/
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