noun
young literary enthusiast; literary youth
Refers to a young person, typically male, who is passionate about literature, often with a slightly romantic or idealistic image. Can be used neutrally or with a touch of nostalgia.
彼は文学青年で、いつも小説を読んでいる。
He is a young literary enthusiast and is always reading novels.
大学時代、
In his college days, my father, a literary youth, often bought poetry collections.