Week 2: Introduction to Literature to gain knowledge about literature, we need to know and the need to study history. The importance of literature is derived from Literature Where
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-derived from The word literature Litera and Origins of Greek Mythology Literature. the
Nine Muses: Calliope
1. epic poetry
2. Clio : history
3. Erato : love story
4. Euterpe : lyric poetry
5. Melpomene : tragedy
6. Polyhymnia : sacred poetry
7. Terpsichore : choral dance
8. Thalia : comedy
9. Urania : astronomy
What does Literature mean?
-The class of writings distinguished for beauty of style or expression, as poetry, essays, or history.
How is Literature important?
According to Horace's Ars Poetica (C.18 BCE ), literature shuold mix usefulness with pleasure.
Characteristics of Literature
- Literature should be read to stock the main with major concepts and the word by which they can be expressed.
- Literature should be appreciated for its power to stimulate and move feelings and emotions.
- Literature should be a source of pleasure.
- Literature should teach the methods of reasoning, the understanding and formulating of arguments, the perception of organization and structure.
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