Statement I: Unlike scientific research, literary research lacks specific materials and tools for reaching conclusions. Statement II: Literary research consists of critical interpretation of an author's work, excluding biography and textual editing.
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Correct answer: B. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
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Literary research has its own materials (texts, manuscripts, archives) and tools (bibliography, textual criticism), and it embraces biography and editing (Altick, The Art of Literary Research).
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