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{{Template}}The '''history of literature''' is the historical development of [[writing]]s in [[prose]] or [[poetry]] which attempt to provide [[entertainment]], [[enlightenment (concept)|enlightenment]], or [[instruction]] to the reader/hearer/observer, as well as the development of the [[literary technique]]s used in the [[communication]] of these pieces. Not all writings constitute [[literature]]. Some recorded materials, such as compilations of [[data]] (e.g., a check register) are not considered literature, and this article relates only to the evolution of the works defined above. {{Template}}The '''history of literature''' is the historical development of [[writing]]s in [[prose]] or [[poetry]] which attempt to provide [[entertainment]], [[enlightenment (concept)|enlightenment]], or [[instruction]] to the reader/hearer/observer, as well as the development of the [[literary technique]]s used in the [[communication]] of these pieces. Not all writings constitute [[literature]]. Some recorded materials, such as compilations of [[data]] (e.g., a check register) are not considered literature, and this article relates only to the evolution of the works defined above.
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The history of literature is the historical development of writings in prose or poetry which attempt to provide entertainment, enlightenment, or instruction to the reader/hearer/observer, as well as the development of the literary techniques used in the communication of these pieces. Not all writings constitute literature. Some recorded materials, such as compilations of data (e.g., a check register) are not considered literature, and this article relates only to the evolution of the works defined above.

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