Gothic Literature or Gothic Horror, as it was called in the 20th century, is a literary aesthetic. The name is a reference to the Gothic architecture of the European Middle Ages, which was characteristic of the settings of early Gothic novels. 

Gothic Literature

English literature or literary works written in the English language includes many countries, such as the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the United States, among many other countries. The English language has developed for more than 1,400 years.

English Literature

Persian Literature refers to the body of writings in the Persian language, notable for its rich poetic tradition. It includes epic poetry, philosophy, and works on ethics and mysticism.

Persian Literature

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Literature most broadly is all written work in addition to “oral literature”. 

Literature

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Literature References

A type of communication that usually describes categories of art or entertainment based on agreed-upon conventions.


*Works can fit into multiple genres 

Genre

Critical Practices in Literature 

An ancient human tradition found everywhere in the world. The earliest poetry is believed to have been recited or sung as a way of remembering history, genealogy, and law.

Oral Literature/ Oral Tradition 

Around the 4th millennium BC, the complexity of trade and administration in Mesopotamia allowed writing to become a dependable method of recording transactions. Although, in both ancient Egypt and Mesoamerica, "writing may have already emerged because of the need to record historical and environmental events." 

The History of Writing

Types of Literature

The research literature in any given scientific field consists of all the published research in that area. It primarily includes articles in professional journals and scholarly books, while excluding sources intended for the general public, such as self-help books, dictionary entries, and websites, which lack rigorous peer review.

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