To be well read. reading literature provides people with ideas, creativity and insight.
I would recommend Sparknotes.
If this was in a form of a study guide --the answer would be;...religious and moral lessons.
No, not usually. "Literature" tends to be a non-countable singular noun, like such words as "information," "research" and "news." So, you would speak of the literature of England or the literature of Africa; or you can speak of British literature, or African literature. And you would use a singular verb: British literature is fascinating to study. But it would not be considered correct English to give this word a plural form.
Literature is studied for various reasons. One reason would be to determine the skill of the author. Another might be to discuss the layers of meaning in the work.
Ellen Reeves has written: 'A literature guide to--' -- subject(s): Literature, Study and teaching (Elementary), Young adult literature, Study and teaching, Study and teaching (Middle school)
Literature is classed as a subset of language study, not social science study.
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Comparative literature is a study of two literary text or texts of same nation or nations as well as a study of two disciplines.
You would study American Literature or Poetry to learn more about the poet Emily Dickinson. Dickinson was a renowned 19th-century American poet known for her unique style and form of writing.
Scholars understand the importance of reviewing the literature. I would not abandon that phrasing so readily.
Timbuktu became central for Arabic study of language and literature in 1350 C. E.
A cohort study is considered primary literature because it involves original research conducted by the authors.