Literature
Etymology: Middle English litterature,
from Latin litteratura, literatura
writing, grammar, learning
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1 Printed information: printed matter such as brochures or flyers that give information
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1.1 Example: the company's promotional literature
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2 Written works with artistic value: written works, e.g. fiction, poetry, drama, and criticism, that are recognized as having important or permanent artistic value
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3 Body of written works: the body of written works of a culture, language, people, or period of time
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3.1 Example: Russian literature
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4 Writings on subject: the body of published work concerned with a particular subject
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4.1 Example: scientific literature
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5 Body of music: the body of musical compositions for a particular instrument or group of instruments
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5.1 Example: literature for the piano
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6 Production of literary works: the creation of literary work, especially as an art or occupation
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