Literaturkritik

literary criticism

noun li-te-ra-TOOR-kri-tik Rare

Usage Note

Literaturkritik covers both the practice of critically reviewing literature (journalism) and the academic discipline of literary analysis. Literaturkritiker is a critic; notable venues in German include the FAZ feuilleton.

Examples

"Die Literaturkritik reagierte gespalten auf seinen neuesten Roman."

Natural Translation

Literary criticism was divided in its reaction to his latest novel.

Literal Translation

The literary-criticism reacted divided on his newest novel.

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