comparative literature

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Definition of comparative literature in English English dictionary

(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

Hyphenation

com·par·a·tive lit·e·ra·ture

Turkish pronunciation

kımperıtîv lîtırıçır

Pronunciation

/kəmˈperətəv ˈlətərəʧər/ /kəmˈpɛrətɪv ˈlɪtɜrəʧɜr/