[textual criticism] n (1859) 1: the study of a literary work that aims to establish the original text
2: a critical study of literature emphasizing a close reading and analysis of the text
[textual criticism] n (1859) 1: the study of a literary work that aims to establish the original text
2: a critical study of literature emphasizing a close reading and analysis of the text
Merriam-Webster English vocab. Английский словарь Merriam Webster. 2012