Literaturbetrieb
literary scene, book world
noun li-te-ra-TOOR-be-treep Rare
Usage Note
Literaturbetrieb describes the ecosystem of authors, publishers, critics, and awards that make up the literary world. Often used with a slightly ironic or critical tone to describe the publishing industry's commercial and social dynamics.
Examples
"Sie kritisierte den Literaturbetrieb als zu stark auf Bestseller ausgerichtet."
Natural Translation
She criticised the literary scene as too strongly focused on bestsellers.
Literal Translation
She criticised the literary-operation as too strongly on bestsellers aligned.
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