Irvine Welsh

Sometimes there's a snobbery among literary types that these people don't really get it, but in a lot of ways they get it more than the literati. There's a culture in the background that they understand and know. They get that deeper level.

Scottish Novelist

Arthur Smith

It's the time of year when the literati give advice on what we should be reading on our summer holidays. These terrifying lists often leave me appalled at my own ignorance, but also suspicious about the pretension of their advocates.

English Comedian

China Mieville

Fantastic fiction covers fantasy, horror and science fiction - and it doesn't get the attention it deserves from the literati.

English Writer

Refers to people highly regarded in literary circles, often with a sense of exclusivity.

Literary Elite

Literati are not necessarily writers themselves but are well-read or scholarly in literature.

Not Just Writers

Understanding 'literati' gives insight into a culture's intellectual society and their influence.