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This document discusses definitions of literature from multiple sources. The dictionary defines literature as written creative works that represent a culture or people. Renowned authors define literature as language charged with meaning or as adding to reality rather than just describing it. Literature books define it as using language in unique ways that transform ordinary speech or as a product of imagination. In conclusion, literature can be defined as written creative works, especially fiction, drama and poetry, that use language distinctively to communicate ideas and experiences.

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This document discusses definitions of literature from multiple sources. The dictionary defines literature as written creative works that represent a culture or people. Renowned authors define literature as language charged with meaning or as adding to reality rather than just describing it. Literature books define it as using language in unique ways that transform ordinary speech or as a product of imagination. In conclusion, literature can be defined as written creative works, especially fiction, drama and poetry, that use language distinctively to communicate ideas and experiences.

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Bondoc, Lalaine Rose C.

Dictionary (The free dictionary)


1. The body of written works of a language, period, or culture.
2. Imaginative or creative writing, especially of recognized artistic value: "Literature must be
an analysis of experience and a synthesis of the findings into a unity" (Rebecca West).
3. The art or occupation of a literary writer.
4. The body of written work produced by scholars or researchers in a given field: medical
literature.
5. Printed material: collected all the available literature on the subject.
6. Music All the compositions of a certain kind or for a specific instrument or ensemble: the
symphonic literature.

Renowned Author (Pollanen, 1997)


‘literature refers to published writings in a particular style on a particular subject. The term is
also used to show if the item has been published in a book, catalog, museum exhibition or news
letter. It holds that literature is any form of writing.

Literature book (Terry Eagleton


"Introduction : What is Literature?")
literature is definable not according to whether it is fictional or 'imaginative', but because it
uses language in peculiar ways. Literature transforms and intensifies ordinary language,
deviates systematically from everyday speech. .
Balite, Maria Gloria Christine R.
Dictionary
Written material such as poetry, novels, essays, etc., esp. works of imagination
characterized by excellence of style and expression and by themes of general or enduring
interest. The body of written work of a particular culture or people Scandinavian literature.

Renowned author (C. S. Lewis)


“Literature adds to reality, it does not simply describe it. It enriches the necessary
competencies that daily life requires and provides; and in this respect, it irrigates the
deserts that our lives have already become.”

Literature book (Literary Theory: An Introduction Background by Terry Eagleton attempts


to define literature and literary theory by keeping rise of English as focal point.)
Romantics defined literature in their own way. They considered it a product of writers’
imagination, something voluntary and creative. But then if factual work is literature, this
definition can not stand. Moreover, a work of art and the artist are never secluded from
the society so that gap between poet’s vision and the society is merely an illusion.
Elducal,Krizia Mae D.C.

Dictionary(Britannica)

1)The profession of an author; production of writings, esp. of imaginative prose, verse, etc.
2)Literature, a body of written works. The name has traditionally been applied to those imaginative
works of poetry and prose distinguished by the intentions of their authors and the perceived
aesthetic excellence of their execution
3)As an art, literature might be described as the organization of words to give pleasure. Yet through
words literature elevates and transforms experience beyond “mere” pleasure. Literature also
functions more broadly in society as a means of both criticizing and affirming cultural values.

Renowned author (Ezra Pound)


“Great literature is simply language charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree.”

Literature book (What Is Literature?: An Attempt At a Philosophical Definition by: Donald James
Ranney)
Literature is a fine art and, as such, must possess those qualities which will distinguish it from the
trades and skills. Literature, apart from its status as an art, is a human activity and, because it is,
it has its , standards and principles; it is not autonomous; it must respect the nature ot things,
conform to the nature of man, to the divine scheme of fact and truth, and to the supreme end and
purpose to which all finite existences are ordained.
SIMILARITIES Literature book definition :
Dictionary definition: Terry Eagleton "introduction : what is
literature?”:
Written, imaginative works, culture,
profession and body of written works Literature transforms and intensifies
ordinary language, deviates systematically
Renowned author definition: from everyday speech. .
None Literary theory: an introduction background
Literature book definition : by terry Eagleton:
Peculiar /creative writing, factual/truth They considered it a product of writers’
imagination, something voluntary and
UNIQUENESS creative.
Dictionary definition: What is literature?: An attempt at a
Music (symphonic literature), style, criticism philosophical definition by: Donald James
and affirmation to values and themes of ranney:
general or enduring interest Literature is a fine art and, as such, must
Renowned author definition: possess those qualities which will distinguish
it from the trades and skills. Literature,
POLLANEN :literature refers to published apart from its status as an art, is a human
writings in a particular style on a particular activity and, because it is, it has its ,
subject. standards and principles; it is not
autonomous; it must respect the nature ot
Lewis: literature adds to reality, it does not
things, conform to the nature of man.
simply describe it.
Pound: literature is simply language charged
with meaning to the utmost possible degree
CONCLUSION:
We therefore conclude that literature has a complex meaning/definition which is a body of
written works that could be used to describe anything from creative writing and most
commonly used to refer to works of the creative imagination, including works of poetry,
drama, fiction, and non-fiction. Literature represents a language or a people: culture and
tradition. Literature is important to us because it speaks to us, it is universal, and it affects
us. Even when it is tragic, literature is beautiful.
Literature is a term used to describe written and sometimes spoken material. Literature
most commonly refers to works of the creative imagination, including poetry, drama, fiction,
nonfiction, and in some instances, journalism, and song. Literature is the communication of
thoughts, ideas, and feeling through the written word. It is a transaction of a very personal
message between one individual, the writer, and reader. Through this exchange, unique
meaning are developed by both through the context and life experience of each allowing the
words themselves take on a life of their own in relation to this meaning.
Literature is type of communication between the authors and the readers. This include
novel, magazine, biography, news paper or journalism and etc. Literature artist have the
spirit and imagination that will dig in to show awareness and entertainment.

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