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what is Literature?

 Broadly any collection of written work.

 Books and other written works that is considered to have creative or artistic merit
or lasting value.
 It is considered an art.(art is an expression or application of human creative skill
and imagination. i.e paintings,sculpture,poems,novels etc.”
 Oral literature.
Literature defines humanity?

 Literature is a foundation of humanities culture,beliefs, and traditions.

 It serves as a reflection of reality,a product of art and a window to ideology.
 Literature is present during the era of ancient world.
 Literature is also a tool for foundation of religion.
 Literature explain human values.
 Literature is an instrument of revolution.
Importance of literature

It reflects human nature in a way we can learn and relate to others.By reading
through a first person perspective, we can fully immerse ourselves into a different
mindset and figure out how others think and feel.

It mirrors society and allow us to be better understand the world we live in.
LITERATURE AND HISTORY

 A study of past events particularly in human affairs.

Difference between history and literature

 History can be considered as literature but literature cannot be considered as

history.
Assignment:

 Make an advance reading about proverbs.