21st Century Literature - Introduction

Literature

• "Litera" which means letters.

• Pieces of writing that are valued as work of art.

• Deals with ideas, thoughts, and emotions of a man.

• A body of written works

Kinds of Literature

1. Literature of Knowledge

2. Literature of Imagination

Types of Literature

1. Oral Literature

2. Written Literature

Forms of Literature

1. Prose

2. Poetry

Significance of Literature

• A leap into the past

• Building critical thinking skills

• Better writing skills

• We learn to appreciate culture and beliefs of others

• Addressing humanity