World Literature

Definition of World Literature Hierarchical Category as it relates to Literature

World Literature is a broad field of study encompassing literary works from various countries, cultures, and languages across the globe. It includes not only novels, poems, and plays, but also explores the traditions, societal influences, and historical contexts behind these texts. This discipline emphasizes a comparative approach to literature, understanding the connections, similarities, and differences among diverse literary traditions, and often involves translation studies.

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