How did stories become literature?

Answer 1

Most often, the answer to this throughout history has been related to writing materials and literate individuals becoming available. When a society does not have many (or any, in some cases) citizens who know how to write and read, then they tend to keep their stories and traditions passed around by word of mouth. When people begin to learn to read and write and material for writing on becomes available, however, then popular stories start to be written down and preserved as "literature".

Answer 2

Stories have evolved into literature through written documentation and dissemination. As oral traditions were recorded and passed down through generations, they were refined and expanded upon by various authors, eventually leading to the creation of complex narratives, themes, and literary techniques. The study and analysis of these written works over time have solidified their status as part of the literary canon.

Answer 3

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