Literature is a collection of written works, including imaginative works like novels, poems, and plays. It can also refer to oral literature. Literature is an art form that uses language to create experiences, communicate ideas, and explore themes. 

Examples of literature 

Novels, Plays, Poems, Autobiographies, Essays, Dissertations, and Theses.

Literary genres

The main genres of literature are: poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama. 

Literary characteristics 

Literary works can vary in style, structure, subject matter, and use of figurative language.

The genre of a work can create expectations for what the reader will experience.

Literary study

The study of written works of the imagination is called literary studies. Literary criticism is the study of how great literature suggests ideas. 

Etymology

The word "literature" comes from Latin and originally meant "the use of letters" or

"writing".