Literature Resources

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Definition of literature

1a (1): writings in prose or verse especially: writings having excellence of form or expression and

expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest

     (2): an example of such writings

b: the body of writings on a particular subject

     Example:  scientific literature

c: the body of written works produced in a particular language, country, or age

     Example:   French literature

     Example:  Renaissance literature

d: printed matter (such as leaflets or circulars)

    Example:  campaign literature

2: the production of literary work especially as an occupation

    Example:  Literature is his profession.

3: the aggregate of a usually specified type of musical compositions the Brahms piano literature

4: archaic : literary culture

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