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Literature has existed for thousands of years since ancient times.
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10 Interesting Fact About The history of literature
10 Interesting Fact About The history of literature
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Literature has existed for thousands of years since ancient times.
Initially, literature is only an oral story delivered from generation to generation.
Ancient epic such as Iliad and Odyssey written by the ancient Greek poet Homer around the 8th century BC.
In the 5th century BC, ancient Greek drama developed and became one of the most important forms of literature.
In the Middle Ages, Christian literature became popular and many literary works such as Canterbury Tales and Divine Comedy were written.
Renaissance literature, such as Shakespeare's work, is influenced by classical culture and humanism.
In the 19th century, Romantic literature emerged with works such as Wuthering Heights and Jane Eyre.
At the beginning of the 20th century, modern literature emerged with works such as Ulysses and The Waste Land.
Literature also exists in the form of poetry, essays, and other non-fiction works.
Literature can help us understand the culture and history of a society.
