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Kingsley Wu
What is English Literature?
English literature is the body of written works created in the English language, encompassing a wide range of genres like poetry, novels, and plays, and spanning from its Old English origins to contemporary works. It includes writers from England and other parts of the English-speaking world, reflecting universal human experiences and evolving with the language and society.
Main Knowledge
In English literature, the main point is to understand the meaning and complexity of the text.
There are many type of English literature, the most important of which are poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and drama.There are many other subgenres, such as history, science fiction, and horror novels.
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