Literature 

meanings
The body of written works of a language, period, or culture.

Literature is defined as books and other written works, especially those

considered to have creative or artistic merit or lasting value.

The profession of an author; production of writings, esp. of imaginative prose,

verse, etc.

The body of written work produced by scholars or researchers in a given field.

The collected creative writing of a nation, people, group, or culture.

The body of all written works.

Printed matter of any kind, as advertising, campaign leaflets, etc.

The art or occupation of a literary writer.

Imaginative or creative writing, especially of recognized artistic value.

All the papers, treatises, etc. published in academic journals on a particular

subject.

Acquaintance with books; literary knowledge.

Written fiction of a high standard.

Printed material.

All the compositions for a specific musical instrument, voice, or

ensemble.

All the compositions of a certain kind or for a specific instrument or

ensemble.

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