Synonyms: lit crit, literary criticism
Definition: the informed analysis and evaluation of literature
Similar words: literary study
Definition: the humanistic study of literature
Synonyms: criticism, literary criticism
Definition: a written evaluation of a work of literature
Similar words: piece of writing, writing, written material
Definition: the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
Usage: the writing in her novels is excellent; that editorial was a fine piece of writing