the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)

creative writing of recognized artistic value

a body of historical literature

literature presenting an interpretation of science intended for a general audience.

a broad genre consisting of descriptive accounts, also known as travelogues or itineraries, telling about an individual or a group's encounter with a new place, peoples and cultures.

the collection and compiling of extracts from ancient Greek philosophers, to which editorial comments are added.

creative writing of recognized artistic value