Literature - Wikipedia
WEBLiterature is any collection of written work, but it is also used more narrowly for writings specifically considered to be an art form, especially prose, fiction, drama, poetry, and including both print and digital writing.
Literature | Definition, Characteristics, Genres, Types, & Facts
WEBApr 15, 2024 · Literature, a body of written works. The name has traditionally been applied to those imaginative works of poetry and prose distinguished by the intentions of their authors and the perceived aesthetic excellence of their execution.
English literature | History, Authors, Books, Periods, & Facts
WEBThe term “English literature” refers to the body of written works produced in the English language by inhabitants of the British Isles from the 7th century to the present, ranging from drama, poetry, and fiction to autobiography and historical writing.
English literature - Wikipedia
WEBEnglish literature - Wikipedia. Contents. hide. (Top) Old English literature (c. 450–1066) Middle English literature (1066–1500) English Renaissance (1500–1660) Restoration Age (1660–1700) 18th century. Romanticism (1798–1837) Victorian literature (1837–1901) 20th century. 21st century. Nobel Prizes in English literature. See also. Notes.
1.1: What is Literature? - Humanities LibreTexts
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · Literature is art, but with words. While the artist uses different colors, paintbrushes, mediums, canvases, and techniques, the writer uses different genres and literary techniques called literary devices.
LitCharts | From the creators of SparkNotes, something better.
WEBEvery title you need. Far beyond just the classics, LitCharts covers over 2000 texts read and studied worldwide, from Judy Blume to Nietzsche. For every reader. Our approach makes literature accessible to everyone, from students at every level to teachers and book club readers. More than 50 million students, teachers,
Literature Portal | Britannica
WEB5 days ago · A literary work can transport us into a fictional, fantastic new world, describe a fleeting feeling, or simply give us a picture of the past through novels, poems, tragedies, epic works, and other genres. Through literature, communication becomes an art, and it can bridge and bond people and cultures of different languages and backgrounds.
Literature - World History Encyclopedia
WEBSep 2, 2009 · Literature (from the Latin Littera meaning 'letters' and referring to an acquaintance with the written word) is the written work of a specific culture, sub-culture, religion, philosophy or the study of such written work which may appear in …
Home - Literature - British Council
WEBWelcome to the British Council's Literature team site. We work with hundreds of writers and literature partners to develop innovative projects and collaborations. Subscribe to our newsletter for fortnightly updates and opportunities. From …
Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Literature
WEBOxford Research Encyclopedia of Literature. Welcome to the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Literature. Learn about our Editorial Board. Browse the growing collection of articles, overviews and key subject works. Learn more. Letter from the editor. Featured. Juana Manuela Gorriti.
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