literature

Definition

  • noun: written works (such as poems, plays, and novels) that are considered to be very good and to have lasting importance
  • noun: 'literary' culture
  • synonyms: erudition, learning, belles-lettres

Examples

  • To be knowledgeable about the latest technology, you've got to keep abreast of the (relevant) 'literature'.

  • Her education gave her an appreciation for great 'literature'.

  • Can you send me some 'literature' about your product?

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yes sir. No I um… I can go. - Its fine. - I would like to know more about you. There's not really much to know about me. You said you're in English literature? Tell me was it Charlotte Brontë, Jane Austen or Thomas Hardy, who made you fall in love with literature? Hardy. (..)
    2015 Fifty Shades of Grey
  • (..) - I'm Anastasia Steele. Miss Kavanagh has the flu, so she asked me to fill in. I see, so you're studying journalism as well? No. English literature Kate's my roommate. As I said, I only have minutes. Please, have a seat Miss Steele. Thanks. - Ready? (..)
    2015 Fifty Shades of Grey