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- See also changes related to Literature, or pages that link to Literature or to this page or whose text contains "Literature".
Parent Topic
Literature: The profession of “letters” (from Latin litteras), and written texts considered as aesthetic and expressive objects. [e]
National Literatures
English literature: Literature of the British isles written in English. [e]
French literature: Novels, poetry, essays and plays written in the French language from the earliest years until the present day [e]- German literature: Novels, poetry, essays and plays written in the German language from the earliest stages (ca. 9th century) until the present day [e]
- Chinese literature: Novels, poetry, essays and plays written in Mandarin, Cantonese and other Chinese languages. [e]
- Indian literature: Novels, poetry, plays and essays written in the languages of the Indian subcontinent from the earliest years until the present day [e]
- Irish literature: Literature of Ireland written in Gaelic. [e] [e]
- Italian literature: Novels, poetry, essays and plays written in the Italian language from the earliest years until the present day [e]
- Japanese literature: Novels, poetry, essays and plays written in the Japanese language from the earliest years until the present. [e]
- Jewish literature: Add brief definition or description
- Post-colonial literature: Novels, poetry, essays and plays written in a native language after a period of external domination by a colonial (e.g. European) power. [e]
- Russian literature: Novels, poetry, essays and plays written in the Russian language from the earliest years until the present day [e]
- Scottish literature: Literature of the British isles written in Celtic. [e] [e]
- Spanish literature: Novels, poetry, essays and plays written in the Spanish language from the earliest years until the present day [e]
Literary Genres
- Autobiography: A narrative account of a person's life written by that person. [e]
- Biography: A narrative account of a person's life. [e]
- Drama: A type of literature, especially plays, meant to be delivered in spoken performance on stage. [e]
- Essay: A coherent piece of writing on a single subject, depending rather on the style and approach of the writer than on the originality of the content [e]
- Historical novel: A form of fiction which places its fictional characters in historical settings where they interact with the real people of the time. [e]
- Memoir: A nonfiction written narrative based on the author's personal recollections and memories. [e]
- Mystery novel: Add brief definition or description
- Novel: A work of prose fiction of extended length. [e]
- Poetry: A form of literary work which uses rhythm, metre, and sound elements (such as assonance or dissonance) to structure, amplify, and in some instances supplant the literal meanings of words. [e]
- Romance novel: Add brief definition or description
- Short story: A short work of fiction. [e]
Other Related Topics
- Criticism: The art of assessing the character and worth of a work or works of art, and communicating this assessment. [e]
- Literary reading: Add brief definition or description
- Literary review (periodical): A periodical magazine, newspaper, newsletter or newspaper section devoted to publishing reviews, criticism and publication notices and other literary ephemera. [e]
- Literary review (article): An article featuring a critical assessment, consideration or reconsideration of a particular literary text or group of texts. [e]