Week 2 : Introduction to literature in order to gain knowledge about the literature, we need to know and need to learn. History The importance of literature
where is literature derived from?
-The word literature derived from litera and origins of literature.
Greek mythology the nine muses
1. Calliope:.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.