literary circles
Writers and critics
Literary circles are the interconnected communities of writers, critics, editors, publishers, and serious readers who shape a culture's literary conversation.
The term suggests both social networks and spheres of influence: The novel caused a sensation in literary circles.
Someone may be well-known in literary circles while remaining obscure to the general public.
- Bloomsbury GroupEdwardian artistic-literary collective
- coterieExclusive social circle
- inner circleExclusive group of confidants
- literatiEducated, cultured class
- book clubGroup discussing shared literature
café society · creative community · writers' room · conversationalist · intelligentsia · Lost Generation · Enlightenment · avant-garde · hostess · cocktail party · Harlem Renaissance · editors · publishers · small press · dialogue · journals · book launch · pen and ink
- book festivalsbook fairs, book fair, book signings, author readings, book launches
- Literary ParisLost Generation, Ernest Hemingway, Gertrude Stein, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Hemingway
- Bohemiabohemian dress, boho chic, free spirits, nonconformists, counterculture
- cafe societysocialites, glitterati, bon vivants, jet setters, debutantes
- salonshostess, hostesses, drawing room, drawing rooms, soiree
- academiaprofessors, universities, graduation cap, biology department, professor
literary circlessports fans
Athletic event enthusiasts
gym culture · tech bros · Silicon Valley · financial sector · Wall Street