noun
man of letters; literary man; writer
Refers to a person engaged in literary pursuits, often with a somewhat classical or refined connotation. In modern usage, it can sound slightly formal or old-fashioned compared to 作家 or 小説家.
彼は当代きっての文士として知られている。
He is known as one of the leading literary figures of our time.
その文士は多くの随筆を残した。
That man of letters left behind many essays.