Bókmenntafræðilegar

Bókmenntafræðilegar is an Icelandic adjective relating to literary studies. It is the feminine and neuter plural form of the adjective bókmenntafræðilegur, meaning "literary-scientific" or "pertaining to literary science." In essence, it refers to anything that is concerned with the academic study of literature.

The term encompasses various aspects of literary analysis, theory, and criticism. This can include the study of literary history, the development of literary genres, the examination of individual literary works, and the exploration of literary movements and periods. It also involves the application of theoretical frameworks, such as structuralism, post-structuralism, feminism, and post-colonialism, to understand and interpret literature.

When used in a sentence, "bókmenntafræðilegar" would modify a feminine or neuter plural noun. For example, one might discuss "bókmenntafræðilegar rannsóknir" (literary-scientific research) or "bókmenntafræðilegar aðferðir" (literary-scientific methods). The adjective signifies an approach that is systematic, analytical, and based on established principles of literary scholarship. It distinguishes academic literary study from casual reading or amateur appreciation, emphasizing a rigorous and objective engagement with literary texts and their contexts.