What is literature?

1. Literature is the entirety of written expression.

2. Definitions of literature usually include "aesthetic" or "artistic"

3. Literature is written or spoken material. Its material is words of creative imagination.

3.1. poetry

3.2. drama

3.3. fiction

3.4. non-fiction

4. David: Literature is an art form using language as a medium.

5. Literature is mirror of life.

5.1. Our life is subject matter of literature.

6. Literature is art of written work.

6.1. Body of literature is about language period or culture.

7. Literature is published in written work in particular style or particular subject.