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Introduction to Literary Studies brings us closer to the knowledge of the philosophical orbits of the artistic word as an original tool for penetrating the essence of human existence, literature as an artistic phenomenon, as well as various facets of the literary process. This understanding forms the conceptual basis of the proposed textbook, which is designed to form a holistic vision of literature and literary studies. Its content is filled with systematic knowledge about the unique nature of the verbal art, its main functions, poetics and rhetoric, genres and genres, the specifics of literary creativity and the historical development of literary forms and artistic consciousness. It stands out among other educational publications on literature and literary studies for its view of writing as an independent and self-sufficient art form that occupies an important place in human cultural life. Its equally important quality is the thorough and accessible presentation of the material.

The textbook is addressed primarily to students of philology. It may also be useful for students of secondary schools, lyceums, colleges, and anyone interested in literary creativity and its scientific understanding.