Meaning of the word "literary criticism" in English

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literary criticism

US /ˈlɪt.əˌrer.i ˈkrɪt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈlɪt.əˌrer.i ˈkrɪt.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
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Noun

1.

the analysis and evaluation of works of literature

Example:
She specialized in literary criticism of 19th-century novels.
His essay offered a new perspective on literary criticism.
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