Fjärrläsning
Fjärrläsning, often translated as remote reading or distant reading, is a methodology in literary studies that employs computational tools to analyze large bodies of texts. Instead of close reading individual works, fjärrläsning focuses on identifying patterns, trends, and structures across collections of literature. This approach utilizes techniques such as text mining, topic modeling, and statistical analysis to uncover insights that might be difficult or impossible to discern through traditional humanistic methods.
The term was popularized by Franco Moretti, who argued that understanding the broader dynamics of literary
Key to fjärrläsning is the use of digital tools and datasets. Researchers often work with digitized literary