belles-lettres
Pronunciation:
/ˌbɛlˈlɛtɹ/noun
Definitions
The humanities.
Literature, particularly light compositions valued for their aesthetic properties.
Literary studies, particularly literary aesthetics.
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/ˌbɛlˈlɛtɹ/Definitions
The humanities.
Literature, particularly light compositions valued for their aesthetic properties.
Literary studies, particularly literary aesthetics.