Literature (from Latin litterae (plural); letter) is the art of written work, and is not confined to published sources (although, under some circumstances ...

literature n. The body of written works of a language, period, or culture. Imaginative or creative writing, especially of recognized artistic value:

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noun 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry ...

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lit·er·a·ture (l t r--ch r, -ch r) n. 1. The body of written works of a language, period, or culture. 2. Imaginative or creative writing, especially of recognized ...

Definition of LITERATURE. 1. archaic: literary culture . 2: the production of literary work especially as an occupation . 3. a (1): writings in prose or verse ...

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