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literature noun. Literature is defined as books and other written works, especially those considered to have creative or artistic merit or lasting value. 1  Books written by Charles Dickens are an example of literature. 2  Books written on a scientific subject are examples of scientific literature.
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Western literature Western literature, history of literatures in the languages of the Indo-European family, along with a small number of other languages whose cultures became closely associated with the West, from ancient times to the present.
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Definition of Genre Genre Definition. Genre means the type of art, literature or music characterized by a specific form, content and style.For example, literature has four main genres; poetry, drama, fiction and non-fiction.All of these genres have particular features and functions that distinguish them from one another.rama is a form of text that is performed in front of an audience. It is also called a play. Its written text contains dialogues, and stage directions. This genre has further categories such as comedy, tragedy, tragicomedy etc.
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anthology noun, plural anthologies. 1. a book or other collection of selected writings by various authors, usually in the same literary form, of the same period, or on the same subject: an anthology of Elizabethan drama; an anthology of modern philosophy. 2. a collection of selected writings by one author.
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Types of Literature Literature according to oxford dictionary is a piece or pieces of writing that are valued as work of arts such as novels, poems and plays. Literally, literature is defined as ‘acquaintance with letters’. It is known as the art of written work.
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Literature Literature may be an art, but writing is a craft, and a craft must be learned. Talent, special ability in the arts, may appear at an early age; the special personality called genius may indeed be born, not made.
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- LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. The definition of literary is something connected to books or formal writing. An example of literary used as an adjective is the phrase literary magazine, a magazine about writing.
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literary literary. adjective. 1  Of, relating to, or dealing with literature: literary criticism. 2  Of or relating to writers or the profession of literature: literary circles. 3  Versed in or fond of literature or learning.
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- Genre means the type of art, literature or music characterized by a specific form, content and style. For example, literature has four main genres; poetry, drama, fiction and non-fiction. All of these genres have particular features and functions that distinguish them from one another.
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Albert Barnes American literature, the body of written works produced in the English language in the United States. 1  Like other national literatures, American literature was shaped by the history of the country that produced it.
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- Although many have tried to define what literature is or what makes something literary, no one has successfully defined literature in such a way that it accounts for the complexities of language and the wide variety of written texts. For example....
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- Genre is a label that characterizes elements a reader can expect in a work of literature. The major forms of literature can be written in various genres. Genre is a category characterized by similarities in style, or subject matter. The classic major genres of literature are: 1  Comedy. 2  Drama. 3  Non Fiction. 4  Realistic Fiction. 5  Romance novel.
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- anthology. 1  a book or other collection of selected writings by various authors, usually in the same literary form, of the same period, or on the same subject: an anthology of Elizabethan drama; an anthology of modern philosophy. 2  a collection of selected writings by one author.
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- Full Definition of LITERARY. 1. a: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of humane learning or literature b: bookish 2 c: of or relating to books. 2. a: well-read b: of or relating to authors or scholars or to their professions.— lit·er·ar·i·ly \ˌli-tə-ˈrer-ə-lē\ adverb.— lit·er·ar·i·ness \ˈli-tə-ˌrer-ē-nəs\ noun.ull Definition of LITERARY. 1. a: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of humane learning or literature b: bookish 2 c: of or relating to books. 2. a: well-read b: of or relating to authors or scholars or to their professions.
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Definition of 'literature' 1. variable noun. Novels, plays, and poetry are referred to as literature, especially when they are considered to be good or important. ...classic works of literature. ...a Professor of English Literature. It may not be great literature but it certainly had me riveted!
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Genre Definition of Genre. A genre is any stylistic category in literature that follows specific conventions. Examples of genre in literature include historical fiction, satire, zombie romantic comedies (zom-rom-com), and so on. Many stories fit into more than one genre.
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Sociology of literature Sociology of literature. The sociology of literature is a subfield of the sociology of culture. It studies the social production of literature and its social implications.
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- Literature is central to the human quest for meaning. It’s a unique vehicle for finding ourselves, for navigating our course in an often confusing and complex world. Because it speaks to our imagination, literature allows us to approach the moral, ethical, social, and political dilemmas of the human situation in an integrated way.
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Why Do We Need To Study Literature Literature is one way for us to hear the voices of the past and work with the present. It is a way for the present to connect to the possible future. Story telling is one way for humans to reach out to other humans. It is therapy, confession, entertainment, and knowledge all in one.
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- Genre is a label that characterizes elements a reader can expect in a work of literature. The major forms of literature can be written in various genres. Genre is a category characterized by similarities in style, or subject matter. The classic major genres of literature are:
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- Literature is important for many reasons, including its ability to provide pleasure to readers, to help build experience, to help readers empathize with others and to develop thinking skills. While literature's educational importance is often downplayed in favor of business and technical education, the study of books offers many positive benefits to readers.
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Definitions &Translations Poetry is a form of literature that uses aesthetic and rhythmic qualities of language—such as phonaesthetics, sound symbolism, and metre—to evoke meanings in addition to, or in place of, the prosaic ostensible meaning. Poetry has a long history, dating back to the Sumerian Epic of Gilgamesh.
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literary Of, relating to, or dealing with literature: literary criticism. 2. Of or relating to writers or the profession of literature: literary circles. 3. Versed in or fond of literature or learning.
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Charge Off Typically, a creditor will turn over the debt to a collection agency. The collection agency will then pursue the debt. You owe the debt until its paid, settled, or discharged in a bankruptcy proceeding. Negative information, including charge offs, remain on your credit report for seven years.
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History of literature The history of literature is the historical development of writings in prose or poetry that attempt to provide entertainment, enlightenment, or instruction to the reader/listener/observer, as well as the development of the literary techniques used in the communication of these pieces. Not all writings constitute literature.
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- (ˈlɪtərɪtʃə; ˈlɪtrɪ-) n. 1. written material such as poetry, novels, essays, etc, esp works of imagination characterized by excellence of style and expression and by themes of general or enduring interest. 2. the body of written work of a particular culture or people: Scandinavian literature. 3. written or printed matter of a particular type or on a particular subject: scientific literature; the literature of the violin. 4. printed material giving a particular type of information: sales literature.