literature

• Sammelbezeichnung für schriftlich verfasste Werke, insbesondere solche, die als künstlerisch oder intellektuell wertvoll gelten, wie Romane, Gedichte und Dramen; auch die Gesamtheit der Veröffentlichungen zu einem bestimmten Thema oder Fachgebiet.

A noun referring to written works, especially those considered to have artistic or intellectual value, such as novels, poetry, and plays.

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1. Written works of artB1formal

   Written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit, such as novels, plays, and poetry.

   Literatur

   • She studied English literature at university.
   • Classic literature includes works by Shakespeare and Austen.
   • He enjoys reading contemporary literature from around the world.

   Synonymebelles-lettres

2. Academic or professional writingsB2formal

   The body of writings on a particular subject, such as scientific or academic research.

   Literatur

   • The medical literature on this disease is extensive.
   • She reviewed the literature for her thesis on climate change.
   • There is a growing literature on the effects of social media.

   Synonymeresearchscholarship