literary studies
scholarly study of literature
sociology of literature
subfield within sociology
African literature
literary works from Africa
Francophone literature
literature from the French-speaking world
biographical criticism
form of literary criticism incorporating the biography of the author or creator
Tolstoy studies
study of Tolstoy's life and works
literary theory
systematic study of the nature of literature
literary anthropology
branch of anthropology
Shakespeare studies
branch of literary studies that deals with the works of William Shakespeare
history of literature
historical development of writings
Tolkien research
research related to British writer J. R. R. Tolkien
poetry study
poetics