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Literature

usgb/ˈlɪtrətʃər,ˈlɪtrətʃʊr/Volume
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Artistic Value

Focus on the creative and cultural significance, not just any written work.

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Shakespeare's plays are highly regarded in English literature.
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Not Textbooks

Literature often excludes ordinary textbooks and manuals.

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Math textbooks are educational, but not considered literature.
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Historical Context

Understanding the era of a work helps appreciate its literature better.

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To grasp Victorian literature, learn about 19th-century England.
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